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Additionally, a literature review on aneurysmal benign fibrous histiocytoma was conducted.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>We describe a 48-year-old Caucasian male presenting with a 2-week history of a painful anus, fresh rectal bleeding and tenesmus. Digital rectal examination identified a tender firm mass in the anal verge. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed high signal in the anal canal. Flexible sigmoidoscopy revealed an ulcerated 3-cm indurated lesion at the four o\u2019clock position. Biopsies taken of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of an aneurysmal benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH). Following a discussion in the colorectal multi-disciplinary team, the patient was counselled for an excision of the lesion. Diathermy dissection was performed to completely excise the tumour with a margin involving the fibres of the anal sphincter. The patient made a full recovery and had no residual symptoms. Histology of the excised specimen confirmed clear margins of the BFH.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>This paper aims to highlight a rare differential diagnosis for an anal mass. An aneurysmal BFH most often presents as a painless mass within the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. As such, this case presents a diagnostic challenge to both colorectal surgeon and histopathologist due to its low incidence and unusual location. We further present the clinical and radiographic evidence to confirm the diagnosis. 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