Vulval Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of tumours are vulval carcinomas commonly?
A
Around 80% of vulval cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.
Most cases occur in women over the age of 65 years.
2
Q
What are RFs of vulval carcinoma?
A
Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)
Immunosuppression
Lichen sclerosus
3
Q
What are features of vulval carcinoma?
A
lump or ulcer on the labia majora
inguinal lymphadenopathy
may be associated with itching, irritation
