Value of the routine histo-pathological evaluation of the haemorrhoids specimens. Case report

Haemorrhoids are a common problem in the general practice. The aim of this case report is to point out the diagnostic value of histopathologic evaluation of haemorrhoids specimens, in daily practice, after haemorrhoidectomy in all patients presenting with anorectal complaints, such as bleeding, pain or discomfort, which may suggest a neoplastic lesion. We present a case of a 67-year-old woman with a 6 months' history of anal bleeding and pain during defecation. She was diagnosed as having hemorrhoids and a hemorrhoidectomy was performed. Haemorrhoid specimens were sent for histopathologic evaluation. There are little data on coincidental pathology in patients with haemorrhoids and anal canal carcinoma.