Health Dictionary
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Anal cancer pathophysiology
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Anal cancer most commonly arises from squamous cells at the squamocolumnar junction. Other types of anal cancer are adenocarcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma.
Microscopic Pathology
Microscopic Pathology
Common types of anal cancers are:
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Adenocarcinoma
- Lymphoma
- Sarcoma
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]