Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal is a malignant tumor that is closer to the anus and formed from a stratified epithelium. It occurs in 63% of cases. Age category – people 50-70 years old. Education is aggressive. Its characterized by earlier metastasis and a disappointing prognosis in the last stages of the disease.
Oncological pathology development factors
Among the leading causes of the development of the disease, doctors distinguish:
- the presence of human papillomavirus;
- smoking;
- inflammatory processes in the anus;
- the presence of anal fistula;
- decline in immunity;
- elderly age.
Symptoms of the disease
This type of pathology manifests itself in the early stages since, in the anus, there is a large number of nerve endings. Among the main symptoms are:
- blood in the stool;
- painful sensations;
- itching;
- constipation;
- a feeling of a non-resident body.
Diagnostics
As the primary diagnostic methods use:
- History taking – finding out the causes of the disease and symptoms.
- Personal examination and palpation of the posterior canal.
- Anoscopy using a unique sensor to visualize pathology.
- Proctoscopy to localize the tumor.
- Ultrasound for a more thorough visualization of the disease.
- MRI to restrict the spread of metastases.
- Biopsy for a more detailed examination of the tumor.
Disease treatment
The primary treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal is chemoradiotherapy. After completing the full course, the operation performed when there are signs of the presence of a tumor. Combination treatment gives good results and reduces the percentage of relapses.
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Our Tel Aviv Medical Clinic focuses on cutting-edge technology. Specialists had internships at the best universities in Europe and have vast experience in the treatment of cancer pathologies. We pay a lot of attention to the psychological state of the patient so that he is comfortable going through all stages of therapy. Our oncologists and surgeons try to find an individual approach to each patient. After all, proper control after completion of the primary treatment is the key to the success of the patient’s speedy recovery. After the surgery, it is necessary to undergo an examination with a specialist for the first two years.
