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Anal cancer
Cross-sectional anatomy of the anal canal. 1 indicates an area of transitional mucosa; 2 indicates an area of squamous epithelium devoid of hair and glands. The perianal skin extending 5 cm distal from the anal verge is called the anal margin.
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