Symptoms & Signs
Women with this condition will often have itching around the vagina for years. They may have used different skin creams. They may also have bleeding.
Other skin changes that may occur around the vulva:
- Mole or freckle, which may be pink, red, white, or gray
- Skin thickening or lump
- Skin sore (ulcer)
Other symptoms:
- Pain or burning with urination
- Pain with intercourse
- Unusual odor
Almost 20% of women with vulvar cancer have no symptoms.
Diagnosis & Tests
The following tests are used to diagnose vulvar cancer:
- Biopsy
- CT scan or MRI of the pelvis to look for cancer spread
- Pelvic examination to look for any skin changes
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Cancer – vulva : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Cancer – vulva : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Cancer – vulva : Treatment
Review Date : 1/31/2010
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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