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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2019; 32(05): 394-402
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1687836
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Miscellaneous Perianal Afflictions

Gonzalo F. Hagerman
1   Department of Surgery, ABC Medical Center, Mexico City, Mexico
,
Jorge Silva-Velazco
1   Department of Surgery, ABC Medical Center, Mexico City, Mexico
,
Juan Francisco Molina-Lopez
1   Department of Surgery, ABC Medical Center, Mexico City, Mexico
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22 August 2019 (online)

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of hidradenitis suppurativa, lichen planus, lichen sclerosis, calcinosis cuti, pyogenic granuloma, intertrigo, and seborrheic keratosis. This article also focuses on recognition and management of these pleomorphic afflictions of the perianal region.

Keywords

hidradenitis suppurativa - lichen planus - lichen sclerosis - calcinosis cuti - pyogenic granuloma - intertrigo and seborrheic keratosis
 

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