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Review
. 2010 Apr;92(3):W7-9.
doi: 10.1308/147870810X12659688851636.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive anal B cell lymphoma: a case report and review of literature

Khurram Siddique  1 , Santosh Bhandari, Gandra Harinath
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Review

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive anal B cell lymphoma: a case report and review of literature

Khurram Siddique et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

This case report is on a very rare case of giant anal canal ulcer with rectal prolapse causing total faecal incontinence. An elderly patient in her eighties presented to the emergency department with complaints of a mass protruding thorough anus along with fresh rectal bleeding. Examination revealed a large ulcer measuring 6 cm x 8 cm involving the entire anal canal with rectal prolapse. Here, we discuss the management of this patient with a rare cause of giant anal canal ulceration.

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Figure 1
Rectal prolapse.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Anal ulcer with the visible mass.
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Figure 3
Immunohistochemistry showing CD30-positive EBV cells.
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