Anal intraepithelial neoplasia in an inflammatory cloacogenic polyp.

• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.52.5.393
• Publication Date: 2009-01-01T00:05:02Z
• Authors: I M Hanson; G R Armstrong
• Keywords: Adult; Neoplasms, Multiple Primary; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Humans; Intestinal Polyps; Female; Anus Neoplasms; Carcinoma in Situ; 3. Good health

A rare case of anal intraepithelial neoplasia arising in an inflammatory cloacogenic polyp is reported. While the occurrence of neoplasia complicating benign anal conditions is recognised, this case re-emphasises the need for careful histological examination of all perianal lesions.