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Lump in the anus, is it defenitely anal cancer or can it be because of some other reason ?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Many possibilities: Would need to have an examination. Possibilities include hemorrhoid, abscess, condyloma or warts, fissure. Cancer here fairly uncommon in younger age but warrants an examination.

Answered 9/1/2012

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A member asked:

Lump in the anus, is it defenitely anal cancer or can it be because of some other reason ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

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