Open AccessDiagnosis and management of squamous‐cell vulval carcinoma
Author(s) -
Palmer Julia E.,
Gillespie Alan M.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
trends in urology, gynaecology & sexual health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1931-2288
pISSN - 1362-5306
DOI - 10.1002/tre.132
Subject(s) - basal cell , referral , medicine , incidence (geometry) , disease , vulva , dermatology , cancer , pathology , general surgery , nursing , physics , optics
Vulval cancer remains a rare disease in spite of a recent increased incidence, particularly in younger women. Diagnosing the condition therefore is problematic as it is uncommonly seen, especially in the primary care setting. An understanding of the importance of monitoring precursor lesions and recognising the signs and symptoms of significant vulval disease is important in order to recognise vulval cancer early and enable referral for radical treatments when appropriate. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd