Archive for October 21st, 2009

21 Oct

Perianal Melanoma Disguised as Hemorrhoids: DISCUSSION

The diagnosis of patients with hemorrhoidal disease usually begins with the complaint of a soft, painful, itchy mass and rectal bleeding. This presentation is similar to that of perianal melanoma with some noticeable exceptions. Grade I-III hemorrhoids will reduce either spontaneously or with digital reduction; however, perianal melanoma does not reduce in size. Additionally, there [...]

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