| dc.contributor.author |
Fernando, M.A.B. |
en_US |
| dc.contributor.author |
Deen, K.I. |
en_US |
| dc.contributor.author |
Hewavisenthi, J. |
en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned |
2014-10-29T09:21:27Z |
|
| dc.date.available |
2014-10-29T09:21:27Z |
|
| dc.date.issued |
2002 |
en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation |
The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery. 2002; 20(2): pp.37-41 |
en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn |
1391-491X (Print) |
en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn |
2279-2201(Online) |
en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri |
http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1544 |
|
| dc.description.abstract |
Malignant melanoma of the ano-rectum is a rare condition with a poor prognosis. Patients usually present with rectal
bleeding with or without a lump at the anus, which is commonly attributed to haemorrhoids. We describe two patients with
anorectal melanoma who had been treated for haemorrhoids and thus were admitted at a relatively late stage of the disease.
Awareness of this uncommon tumour in patients with rectal bleeding with a lump at the anus may lead to a high index of
suspicion, which is important in timely diagnosis and prompt treatment. |
|
| dc.publisher |
College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka |
en_US |
| dc.subject |
Melanoma |
|
| dc.title |
Primary anal malignant melanoma,case report and review of the literature |
en_US |
| dc.type |
Case Report |
en_US |
| dc.identifier.department |
Pathology |
en_US |
| dc.identifier.department |
Surgery |
en_US |
| dc.creator.corporateauthor |
College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka |
en_US |