Anal cancer physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]
Overview
Overview
Common physical examination findings of anal cancer include a lump near the anus and rectal bleeding.
Physical examination
Physical examination
Common physical examination findings of anal cancer are:[1][2]
Abdomen
- Change in bowel habits
- Lumps near the anus
- Rectal bleeding
- Rectal discharge
References
References
- ↑ National Cancer Institute. Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ) Patient Version. 13 June 2008. Accessed 26 June 2009.
- ↑ Stanley, Margaret A; Winder, David M; Sterling, Jane C; Goon, Peter KC (2012). “HPV infection, anal intra-epithelial neoplasia (AIN) and anal cancer: current issues”. BMC Cancer. 12 (1): 398. doi:10.1186/1471-2407-12-398. ISSN 1471-2407.
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