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Several tests are used to diagnose vaginal cancer, including: | |||
* [[Physical exam]] and history | |||
* [[Pelvic exam]] | |||
* [[Pap smear]] | |||
* [[Biopsy]] | |||
* [[Colposcopy]] | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Revision as of 15:38, 20 January 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Several tests are used to diagnose vaginal cancer, including:
- Physical exam and history
- Pelvic exam
- Pap smear
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
Symptoms
Early vaginal cancer does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding, often after intercourse
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- A mass that can be felt
- Pain during intercourse
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.
Diseases with similar symptoms are the following:
- Vaginal cyst
- Vaginal node of endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids