Vulvar cancer physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2] Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[3]

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Overview

Common physical examination findings of vulvar cancer include vulvar ulcers, mass, and inguinal lymphadenopathy.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with vulvar cancer usually appear normal.

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

HEENT

• HEENT examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Heart

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Pelvic exam

• Inguinal lymphadenopathy
• Ulceration of the vulva
• Mass on the vulva
• Tenderness in the vulva
• Thickened vulvar skin

Neuromuscular

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.

Extremities

• Extremities examination of patients with vulvar cancer is usually normal.