Vulvar cancer history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

Symptoms of vulvar cancer include ulcer, lump, discoloured areas on vulva and chronic pruritus of the vulva.

Symptoms

Vulvar cancer may cause symptoms in its early stages.

• Early symptoms:

• Ulcer on vulva
• Chronic pruritus of the vulva
• Pink, red, white or discoloured areas on vulva
• Scaly or wart-like patches on vulva
• Lichenification
• Pain or discomfort in the vulva
• Changes in the appearance of a mole on the vulva (it may become larger or change colour 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