Catalog

Carcinoma of anus or anal canal

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Link to WHO Definition

Carcinoma of anus or anal canal – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1058001830

A carcinoma that arises from the anus. Anal carcinomas include the anal canal and anal margin (perianal skin) carcinomas. The anal margin carcinoma is staged separately as a skin carcinoma. Anal cancer stage terms are used as synonyms for anal canal cancer stage terms.