Description Squamous cell carci...
Description
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of cancer of the vulva. It is most often seen in women over 50 years of age. Risk factors include having multiple sexual partners, human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, cervical cancer, and the presence of chronic vaginal and vulvar inflammation.
Symptoms
Raised red, pink or white nodule. Itching, pain, bleeding, vaginal discharge, painful urination.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A biopsy confirms the diagnosis and identifies the type of cancer.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Other Specific Tests: Biopsy,
Do I need this test?
Avoid routine imaging for cancer surveillance in women with gynecologic cancer, specifically ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Imaging in the absence of symptoms or rising tumor markers has shown low yield in detecting recurrence or impacting overall survival.
Specialists:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Blood and Cancer Care (hematology and oncology), Gynecologic Oncology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A biopsy confirms the diagnosis and identifies the type of cancer.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Other Specific Tests: Biopsy,
Do I need this test?
Avoid routine imaging for cancer surveillance in women with gynecologic cancer, specifically ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer. Imaging in the absence of symptoms or rising tumor markers has shown low yield in detecting recurrence or impacting overall survival.
Specialists:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Blood and Cancer Care (hematology and oncology), Gynecologic Oncology
Treatment
The specific treatment depends on the extent of the disease. It may include: surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy.