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==Overview==
==Overview==
==History==
Symptoms of vulvar cancer include vulvar [[ulcer]]s, lumps, discoloration, thickening of skin, pain or discomfort in the vulva and chronic [[pruritis]] of the vulva.
==Symptoms==
==History and Symptoms==
Early vulvar cancer does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
===History===
*A [[lump]] in the vulva
[[Vulvar cancer]] is a long history of [[pruritus]]. Less common presenting symptoms include vulvar bleeding, discharge, [[dysuria]], and pain. The most common presenting sign of [[vulvar cancer]] is a [[vulvar lump]] or mass. Rarely, patients present with a large, [[fungating]] mass<ref name="pmid26974999">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bigby SM, Eva LJ, Fong KL, Jones RW |title=The Natural History of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Differentiated Type: Evidence for Progression and Diagnostic Challenges |journal=Int. J. Gynecol. Pathol. |volume=35 |issue=6 |pages=574–584 |date=November 2016 |pmid=26974999 |doi=10.1097/PGP.0000000000000280 |url=}}</ref>.
*Vulvar [[itching]] or [[tenderness]]
 
* Genital ulcer
 
* Intermenstrual PV bleed
 
* Post menopausal PV bleed
 
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
 
 
 
Vulvar cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms in its early stages.  
Signs and symptoms of vulvar cancer include:
 
itching of the vulva that lasts a long time and isn’t relieved by antifungal or steroid creams
pink, red, white or discoloured areas
scaly or wart-like patches
raw patches or an open sore (ulcer)
thickened skin
pain, tenderness or discomfort in the vulva
changes in the appearance of a mole on the vulva (it may become larger or change colour or shape)
a lump or mass on the vulva that doesn’t go away
burning or tingling sensation (may be worse while urinating)
Late signs and symptoms
 
Late signs and symptoms occur as vulvar cancer grows larger or spreads to other parts of the body, including other organs:
 
severe itching
pain
large lump or mass on the vulva
pain during urination or sexual intercourse
unusual bleeding or discharge
fluid leaking from the tumour
one or more swollen or hard lymph nodes
lymph nodes
A small, bean-shaped mass of lymphatic tissue along lymph vessels (tubes through which lymph fluid travels in the body). Lymph nodes store lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell that fights germs, foreign substances or cancer cells) and filters bacteria and foreign substances (including cancer cell in the groin
 


===Symptoms===
Vulvar cancer may cause symptoms in its early stages.<ref name="xyz">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</ref><ref name="pmid7372192">{{cite journal |vauthors=Zacur H, Genadry R, Woodruff JD |title=The patient-at-risk for development of vulvar cancer |journal=Gynecol. Oncol. |volume=9 |issue=2 |pages=199–208 |date=April 1980 |pmid=7372192 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid5549186">{{cite journal |vauthors=Collins CG, Lee FY, Roman-Lopez JJ |title=Invasive carcinoma of the vulva with lymph node metastasis |journal=Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. |volume=109 |issue=3 |pages=446–52 |date=February 1971 |pmid=5549186 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid25848321">{{cite journal |vauthors=Alkatout I, Schubert M, Garbrecht N, Weigel MT, Jonat W, Mundhenke C, Günther V |title=Vulvar cancer: epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management options |journal=Int J Womens Health |volume=7 |issue= |pages=305–13 |date=2015 |pmid=25848321 |pmc=4374790 |doi=10.2147/IJWH.S68979 |url=}}</ref>
====Early symptoms====
* Vulvar [[ulcer]]s
* 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
====Late symptoms====
* Severe [[pruritus]]
* Large lump on the vulva
* [[Dysuria]]
* [[Dyspareunia]]
* Unusual bleeding or discharge from the lesion
* [[Inguinal]] nodes


==References==
==References==
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Overview

Symptoms of vulvar cancer include vulvar ulcers, lumps, discoloration, thickening of skin, pain or discomfort in the vulva and chronic pruritis of the vulva.

History and Symptoms

History

Vulvar cancer is a long history of pruritus. Less common presenting symptoms include vulvar bleeding, discharge, dysuria, and pain. The most common presenting sign of vulvar cancer is a vulvar lump or mass. Rarely, patients present with a large, fungating mass[1].

Symptoms

Vulvar cancer may cause symptoms in its early stages.[2][3][4][5]

Early symptoms

  • 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

Late symptoms

References

  1. Bigby SM, Eva LJ, Fong KL, Jones RW (November 2016). "The Natural History of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Differentiated Type: Evidence for Progression and Diagnostic Challenges". Int. J. Gynecol. Pathol. 35 (6): 574–584. doi:10.1097/PGP.0000000000000280. PMID 26974999.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Alkatout I, Schubert M, Garbrecht N, Weigel MT, Jonat W, Mundhenke C, Günther V (2015). "Vulvar cancer: epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management options". Int J Womens Health. 7: 305–13. doi:10.2147/IJWH.S68979. PMC 4374790. PMID 25848321.