Vulvar cancer other diagnostic studies

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Vulvar biopsy is the confirmatory test for the diagnosis of vulvar cancer or precancerous lesions.

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Biopsy

A biopsy is the only way to get a definite diagnosis of vulvar cancer.[1]

  • Punch biopsy

Punch biopsy is the most common type of biopsy used to diagnose vulvar cancer.

  • Surgical biopsy

Surgical biopsy (usually a wide excision biopsy) may be done to remove a lump or abnormal area.

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA)

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) may be done on an enlarged lymph node in the groin.

References

  1. Diagnosing vulvar cancer. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/vulvar/diagnosis/?region=ns Accessed on october 1, 2015