title: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive anal B cell lymphoma: a case report and review of literature.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, UK.
authors.forename: Khurram
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Siddique
authors.forename: Santosh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhandari
authors.forename: Gandra
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Harinath
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016403:Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology