Vulval Cancer Flashcards
what is VIN
vulval intraepithelial neoplasia
true/false - VIN is cancerous
false - it’s precancerous
what non-microbial cause of vaginal itch increases risk of vulval cancer
lichen sclerosus
4 risk factors for vulval cancer
lichen scleorosus
smoking
immunosuppression
IN of any lower genital tract site
true/false - VIN is associated with HPV
true - but not all cases
who is vulval cancer most common in
older women >60 y/o
two types of vulval cancer
squamous cell carcinoma and differentiated
staging system used
FIGO
what other cancers is FIGO staging used in
cervical and endometrial
presentation of vulval cancer
long Hx of itch
pain, burning, bleeding, lump or ulcer
investigation of vulval cancer
biopsy to diagnose
MRI to stage
treatment of vulval cancer
surgery to excise lesion and remove lymph nodes
radiotherapy
chemotherapy
