Vulvar and vaginal disease Flashcards
Condyloma Acuminatum is associated with what virus?
HPV
What pathology is associated with Condyloma Acuminatum?
Stratified squamous epithelium, Koliocytosis, multinucleation, parabasal hyperplasia
What is the first line treatment for Condyloma Acuminatum?
Imiquimod
What is the second line treatment for Condyloma Acuminatum?
TCA, surgery
Common presentation of Lichen Sclerosus
itching, soreness, irritation
Physical exam findings consistent with lichen sclerosus
white, atrophic papules, depigmentation, agglutination obscuring clitoral hood, loss o architecture, fissues, erosions
Pathology of Lichen sclerosus
thin epithelium, blunt rete ridges, collagenization of dermis, chronic inflammation
Treatment for Lichen Sclerosus
Clobetasol 0.05% daily for 6 - 12 weeks then maintenance 1-3 times weekly
Physical exam findings for vulvar squamous cell hyperplasia
leather-like thickening of skin, red or pink with overlying gray-white keratin layer, thickened epithelium with acanthosis
Pathology of vulvar squamous cell hyperplasia
Hyperkaratosis without inflammatory infiltrate
Treatment of vulvar squamous cell hyperplasia
Triamcinolone 0.1%
What physical exam findings are associated with psoriasis?
erythematous papules and plaques with silvery scale
What are the treatment options for psoriasis?
Betamethasone 0.05% or Clobetasol 0.5%
What is the incidence of vulvar dysplasia?
3/100,000
What are main risk factors for vulvar dysplasia?
HPV, Smoking, immune supression
How does vulvar dysplasia typically present?
pruritis, pigmented papules in the labia, posterior fourchette and perineum
What characteristic pathology findings area associated with vulvar dysplasia?
high nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio, high mitotic rate, parakeratosis
What are the treatment options for vulvar dysplasia?
Imiquimod, wide local excision, laser topical therapy
What is the risk of cancer for untreated vulvar dysplasia?
4 - 8%
What is the recurrence rate for vulvar dysplasia
30%
What factors increase the risk of recurrence?
positive margins, immune supression, smoking
What is the general surveillance for vulvar dyspasia?
physical exam q 6 months for 5 years
Vulvar cancer is the ___ most common of all GYN cancer
4th
What is the average age of diagnosis of vulvar cancer?
65 - 70 yrs
HPV associated vulvar cancer is associated with:
Younger age, tobacco, h/o VIN, immune supression and condyloma
Non-HPV associated vulvar cancer is associated with:
older age, lichen sclerosis, hypertrophic lesions, HTN, DM, Obesity
What are the typical symptoms of vulvar cancer?
Vulvar mass, pruritis, bleeding
What physical exam findings are associated with vulvar cncer?
ulcerative lesion, friable or indurated mass
What lymphnode is associated with Vulvar cancer and where is it located?
Cloquest’s Node, deepest medial node to the femoral vein
what is the next step in management when there is a suspicious vulvar lesion or mass?
Punch biopsy
What is the most common pathology associated with vaginal cancer?
squamous cell carcinoma
What is the next step in management of vulvar lesions > 2 cm
CT scan to rule out metastasis
What is the definition of a radical vulvectomy?
Removal of tissue to the deep fascia of the thigh, periosteum of the pubis inferior fascia or urogenital diaphragm
What is the definition of stage IA vulvar cancer?
Lesions < 2 cm and < 1 mm stromal invasion
What is the definition of Stage IB vulvar cancer?
Lesions > 2 cm and > 1 mm stromal invasion
What is the definition of stage II vulvar cancer?
Any size extended to lower adjacent perineal structures
What is the definition of stage IIIA vulvar caner?
1 or 2 node metastases
What is the definition of IIIB vulvar cancer?
2 or more regional nodal metastasis
What is the definition of IIIC vulvar cancer?
Node metastasis with extracapsular spread
What is the definition of stage IVA Vulvar cancer?
Any size with extension to the upper adjacent perineal structures/pelvic bone
What is the definition of Stage IV B Vulvar Cancer?
Distant metastasis to pelvic lymphnodes
What is the treatment of IA vulvar cancer and 5 year survival percent?
Deep radical excision, 90&
What is the treatment of IB - IIIC vulvar cancer?
Individualized radical vulvectomy and lymphnode dissection
At what stage should you add chemo and radiation with in the treatment of vulvar cancer?
Stage IV
What is the 5 year survival for stage II vulvar cancer with treatment?
75%
What is the 5 year survival for stage III vulvar cancer with treatment?
50%
What is the 5 year survival for stage IV vulvar cancer with treatment?
20%
What margin should be obtained when performing a radical excision for vulvar cancer?
1 cm
What are the indications for adjuvant RT in vulvar cancer?
Stage IV disease, positive nodes, < 8 mm margins, Large > 4 cm tumors, LVSI
What factor affects prognosis the greatest in locally advanced vulvar cancer?
positive lymphnodes `
Vaginal cancer is associated with what percent of gyn cancer?
3%
True or false: the majority of vaginal cancers are metastatic?
True
Where is the most common site of vaginal mass?
posterior wall and upper 1/3 vagina
What nodes dose the upper 2/3 of the vagina drain to?
Pelvic nodes
What nodes dose the lower 1/3 of the vagina drain to?
groin nodes
What is the most common pathology associated with vaginal cancer?
Squamous
What are the components of a full work up for vaginal cancer?
EUA, Cystoscopy, Proctoscopy, CXR, IVP
What is the main treatment of vaginal cancer?
Radiation therapy
When is surgery indicated for vaginal cancer?
Lesions< 2 cm located in the upper posterior vagina
What type of surgery should be performed for vaginal cancers?
radial hysterectomy, upper vaginectomy, LND
What is the definition of stage I vaginal cancer and survival rate?
Tumor confined to the vagina, 70- 90%
What is the definition of stage II vaginal cancer and survival rate??
Tumor invades paravaginal tissues but not to pelvic side wall, 55%
What is the definition of stage III vaginal cancer and survival rate??
Tumor invades pelvic side wall OR positive pelvic lymphnodes, 30 - 45%
What is the definition of stage IV vaginal cancer and survival rate??
Tumor invades mucosa of the bladder, rectum or extends to distant metastasis. 20%
At what stage are most vaginal cancers diagnosed?
Stage II
What percent of DES daughters have vaginal adenosis?
45%
What percent of DES daughters have cock’s comb cervix
25%
What are characteristic GU abnormalities found with DES exposure?
T shaped uterus, hypoplastic uterus, vaginal adenosis, septum, cock’s comb cervix
What is the increased risk of developing clear cell cancer if exposed to DES?
40X increase
What is the screening regimen for DES exposure?
Yearly cervical cytology with pap smear of cervix and vagina