Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Vulvar cancer

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Bleeding or discharge not related to menstruation;
Severe burning, itching or pain;
An open sore that lasts for more than a month;

PhysicalFindings

Changes in the color and the way the vulva looks;
Skin of the vulva looks white and feels rough;
Inguinal nodes – stage 3 and 4;

ClinicalTests

Biopsy (90% - SSC, 5% - melanoma);

RiskFactors

Age (>50);
HIV infection;
Lichen sclerosus;
Melanoma or atypical moles on nonvulvar skin;
Smoking;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/gynecologic-tumors/vulvar-cancer