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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]

Overview

Anal cancer most commonly arises from squamous cells at the squamocolumnar junction. Other types of anal cancer are adenocarcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma.

Microscopic Pathology

Common types of anal cancers are:

  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Lymphoma
  • Sarcoma

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