Aggressive Angiomyxoma in the Anus of Elderly Male

Aggressive angiomyxoma (AAM) is a rare mesenchymal tumor characterized by local invasion and a high recurrence rate, primarily affecting the pelvic-perineal region in women. It is extremely rare in men. Although male-onset cases are typically reported in the scrotum or buttocks, there have been no previously reported cases involving the anus. We report the first such case in a 71-year-old man initially diagnosed with prolapsed internal hemorrhoids (Goligher grade IV). The patient underwent surgical treatment; however, histological analysis of the specimen unexpectedly revealed AAM, with positive findings for CD34 (+), desmin (+), and partially positive ER (ER [partial +]). The postoperative course was complicated by hemorrhage, requiring hemostasis via vascular embolization. Despite the high recurrence rate of AAM, the patient has remained disease-free for over five years.

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Journal of the Anus Rectum and Colon
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2026-07-24
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https://doi.org/10.23922/jarc.2025-088
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Urologic and reproductive health conditions
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Aggressive Angiomyxoma in the Anus of Elderly Male

Hiroki Takahashi, Shuji Takiguchi, Takuya Suzuki, Tatsuya Kawai et al.
Journal of the Anus Rectum and Colon
Urologic and reproductive health conditions
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Aggressive Angiomyxoma in the Anus of Elderly Male

Hiroki Takahashi, Shuji Takiguchi, Takuya Suzuki, Tatsuya Kawai, Yushi Yamakawa, Yoichi Matsuo, Hajime Ushigome, Shigeyuki Kosaka, Takahisa Hirokawa
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Abstract

Aggressive angiomyxoma (AAM) is a rare mesenchymal tumor characterized by local invasion and a high recurrence rate, primarily affecting the pelvic-perineal region in women. It is extremely rare in men. Although male-onset cases are typically reported in the scrotum or buttocks, there have been no previously reported cases involving the anus. We report the first such case in a 71-year-old man initially diagnosed with prolapsed internal hemorrhoids (Goligher grade IV). The patient underwent surgical treatment; however, histological analysis of the specimen unexpectedly revealed AAM, with positive findings for CD34 (+), desmin (+), and partially positive ER (ER [partial +]). The postoperative course was complicated by hemorrhage, requiring hemostasis via vascular embolization. Despite the high recurrence rate of AAM, the patient has remained disease-free for over five years.

Journal of the Anus Rectum and ColonVol. 10(3)
Nagoya City University (JP), Kariya Toyota General Hospital (JP)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Urologic and reproductive health conditions
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