Basal cell carcinoma arising in a fistula-in-ano

Fistula-in-ano can be complicated by malignant degeneration. A case of basal cell carcinoma identified in the curettage specimen of a fistulotomy is reported. The clinicopathologic features of cases reported in the literature are reviewed.

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Published in:	The American surgeon Vol. 62; no. 12; p. 1000
Main Authors:	Kulaylat, M N, Doerr, R J, Karamanoukian, H, Barrios, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1996
Subjects:	Anus Neoplasms - etiology Carcinoma, Basal Cell - etiology Humans Male Middle Aged Rectal Fistula - complications
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Summary:	Fistula-in-ano can be complicated by malignant degeneration. A case of basal cell carcinoma identified in the curettage specimen of a fistulotomy is reported. The clinicopathologic features of cases reported in the literature are reviewed.
ISSN:	0003-1348