Vulvar cancer history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2] Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[3]

Overview

Symptoms of vulvar cancer include vulvar ulcers, lumps, discoloration, and chronic pruritis of the vulva.

Vulvar cancer may cause symptoms in its early stages.

Vulvar ulcers
Chronic pruritus of the vulva
Pink, red, white, or any other discoloration of the vulva
Scaly or wart-like patches on vulva
Thickened skin
Pain or discomfort in the vulva
Changes in the appearance of a mole on the vulva (it may become larger or change color or shape)
Lump on the vulva

↑ Signs and symptoms of vulvar cancer. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/vulvar/signs-and-symptoms/?region=nAccessed on September 26, 2015
↑ Zacur H, Genadry R, Woodruff JD (April 1980). "The patient-at-risk for development of vulvar cancer". Gynecol. Oncol. 9 (2): 199–208. PMID 7372192.
↑ Collins CG, Lee FY, Roman-Lopez JJ (February 1971). "Invasive carcinoma of the vulva with lymph node metastasis". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 109 (3): 446–52. PMID 5549186.