Anorectal Melanoma: An Unusual Cause of Rectal Bleeding

Anorectum is a rare site for primary melanoma. It is an aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. The diagnosis is often delayed due to non-specific signs and symptoms. Clinically, it is often misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids. The cytological diagnosis can be challenging especially when melanin pigment is...

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Main Authors: Uma Kumar, Udita Singhal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10641/30689_CE[RA1]_F[AP]_PF1[NE_VT_AP]_PFA(VJ_AP).pdf