Anal Neoplasm Flashcards

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Q

What are the main types of anal carcinoma?

A

Anal Carcinoma is most commonly a squamous cell carcinoma; however, you can also get adenocarcinomas, lymphomas and melanomas of the anus.

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What will you find on a history taking of anal carcinoma?

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Symptoms:
Bleeding 
Pain
Change in bowel habit -Incontinence  
Pruritis
Stricture formation
Mass
Peri-anal Abscess

Risk Factors:
Anal Sex
HPV
HIV

Specific Questions to ask:
History of MSM sex or anal sex

Differentials:
Crohns
Perianal Warts
Haemorrhoids
Rectal Cancer
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What investigations will you use in anal carcinoma?

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Imaging:
Examination under anaesthesia with biopsy
Staging CT

Special Tests:
Test for HIV

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What is the treatment of anal carcinoma?

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Excision - Small well-defined lesions

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy - All other cases

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