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Anal Extramucosal (Perianal) Adenocarcinoma
An anal adenocarcinoma arising from the lining of an anorectal fistulous tract or the anal glands. The overlying anal mucosa does not show evidence of neoplastic changes. It usually presents as a submucosal tumor. (NCI Thesaurus)
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