| Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from chronic perianal fistula. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16708740 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Perianal mucinous adenocarcinoma is a rare tumor which may be associated with long-standing chronic perianal sepsis. Early diagnosis is challenging and is based on a high index of clinical suspicion and specific histological features. Definitive treatment is surgical, in the form of an abdomino-perineal resection. We hereby describe a case of a perianal mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from long-standing recurrent perianal fistula and complement this with a brief review of the literature pertaining in particular to the management of this condition. |
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Authors:
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Raja B Hisham; A R Sabariah; A G Yunus |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Medical journal of Malaysia Volume: 61 ISSN: 0300-5283 ISO Abbreviation: Med. J. Malaysia Publication Date: 2006 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-19 Completed Date: 2006-06-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0361547 Medline TA: Med J Malaysia Country: Malaysia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 88-90 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous
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diagnosis*,
etiology Anus Diseases / complications* Chronic Disease Drainage Humans Male Middle Aged Perineum / physiopathology* Rectal Fistula / complications* Sepsis / complications* |
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