Vulvar cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the vulva (the skin surrounding the female genitalia) including the skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina.
Risk Factors
Age: Women above the age of 65 are more prone to the disease. It may, occur at any age
Infection with HPV (human papillomavirus)
Signs and Symptoms
Persistent itching
Pain and tenderness
Bleeding not associated with menstruation
Color changes/ thickening of the skin
A lump/ bumps that resemble warts or an ulcer
Diagnosis
Colposcopy: It is a procedure that uses an instrument with magnifying lens, called a colposcope to examine the cervix for abnormalities.
Treatment
Surgery
Surgeries to treat vulvar cancer include:
Wide local excision or radical excision- Removal of the cancer with a margin of healthy-looking..