Vulval Cancers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common type of vulval cancer (and some rarer ones)?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
BCC
2
Q
What are the risk factors for vulval cancer?
A
HPV, particularly in younger women
Lichen sclerosis (?precancer) in older women
Smoking
3
Q
What is the common age group for vulva cancers?
A
Over 70
4
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Itching and irritation (lichen sclerosis)
Pain
Lump
5
Q
How is it diagnosed?
A
Biopsy
6
Q
What is a key factor of the diagnosis that relates to treatment?
A
Depth.over 1mm is worse
7
Q
What age group is it more common in?
A
Elderly
