vulval carcinoma Flashcards
What percentage of vulval cancers are squamous cell carcinomas?
Around 80% of vulval cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.
At what age do most cases of vulval cancer occur?
Most cases of vulval cancer occur in women over the age of 65 years.
How common is vulval cancer in the UK?
Vulval cancer is relatively rare with around 1,200 cases diagnosed in the UK each year.
What are the risk factors for vulval cancer?
Risk factors for vulval cancer include age, human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), immunosuppression, and lichen sclerosus.
What are the key features of vulval carcinoma?
Key features of vulval carcinoma include a lump or ulcer on the labia majora, inguinal lymphadenopathy, and may be associated with itching and irritation.
What infection is a risk factor for vulval carcinoma?
Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is a risk factor for vulval carcinoma.
What is vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) and how is it related to vulval carcinoma?
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precursor lesion to vulval carcinoma.
How does immunosuppression relate to vulval carcinoma?
Immunosuppression increases the risk of developing vulval carcinoma.
What skin condition is a risk factor for vulval carcinoma?
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that is a risk factor for vulval carcinoma.
