Anal Paget Disease

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A slowly spreading, erythematous eczematoid plaque in the anal region. Histologically, the basal part or whole thickness of the squamous epithelium is infiltrated by large cells with abundant pale cytoplasm and large nuclei. Half of the cases are associated with an internal malignancy, most often a colorectal adenocarcinoma. The other half of the cases, have a high local recurrence rate and they may become invasive (WHO).

**Synonyms:** - Anal Paget's Disease - Paget Disease of the Anus - Paget's Disease of Anus - Paget's Disease of the Anus