Vaginal cancer
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Vaginal cancer
Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgical options | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies
Diagnosis
Several tests are used to diagnose vaginal cancer, including:
- Physical exam and history
- Pelvic exam
- Pap smear
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
Tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the vagina or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment. The following procedures may be used in the staging process
Lymphangiogram:
A procedure used to x-ray the lymph system. A dye is injected into the lymph vessels in the feet. The dye travels upward through the lymph nodes and lymph vessels and x-rays are taken to see if there are any blockages. This test helps find out whether cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
See also
References
- National Cancer Institute: Vaginal Cancer (public domain)
- Stenchever: Comprehensive Gynecology, 4th ed., Copyright © 2001 Mosby, Inc.