HIGH YIELD-VAGINA Flashcards
what are the types of vaginal diseases?
squamous cell carcinoma
clear cell carcinoma
this type of vaginal disease is 90% of malignant vaginal neoplasms
peak incidence 60-70 years
may be assoc with VIN; most assoc with HPV
affects the posterior vaginal wall, particulary the ectocervix
squamous cell carcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma in the lower 2/3 metastasize to?
inguinal nodes
squamous cell carcinoma in the lower 1/3 metastasize to?
regional iliac nodes
painless vaginal bleeding
vaginal discharge
dysuria, urinary frequency
s/s of vaginal disorder?
squamous cell carcinoma
a rare vagina tumor and increased in women exposed to DES (diethylstilbestrol) in utero
-starts to manifest 15-20 yrs old
what is the precursor? main morphology?
clear cell adenocarcinoma
vaginal adenosis
upper anterior vaginal masses
what is this vaginal disorder?
difficult to cure due to insidious, invasive growth
early detection by careful follow up
surgery and radiation can eradicate early lesions
clear cell adenocarcinoma