Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective
Vulvar cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its complex presentation and high rates of postoperative complications. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating the expertise of gyne...
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| author | Marta Cebolla-Verdugo Victor Alfredo Cassini-Gómez de Cádiz Juan Pablo Velasco-Amador María Zulaika-Lloret Francisco Manuel Almazán-Fernández Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde |
| author_facet | Marta Cebolla-Verdugo Victor Alfredo Cassini-Gómez de Cádiz Juan Pablo Velasco-Amador María Zulaika-Lloret Francisco Manuel Almazán-Fernández Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde |
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| description | Vulvar cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its complex presentation and high rates of postoperative complications. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating the expertise of gynecologic oncologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other specialists. This review highlights the dermatologist’s role in supporting early diagnosis, addressing predisposing conditions such as lichen sclerosus, and managing postoperative wound complications, including surgical site infections and dehiscence. Through two clinical cases, we illustrate how dermatological expertise complements surgical efforts by employing advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure wound therapy and tailored dressing protocols. By collaborating closely with gynecologists and other team members, dermatologists enhance patient outcomes, ensuring timely recovery and the prevention of long-term sequelae. The article also discusses recent advances in treatment guidelines and targeted therapies, underscoring the importance of integrated care for optimizing patient outcomes in vulvar cancer. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c05b7210170d4f2fb1dd701da372286d2025-01-24T13:38:27ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292024-12-011511910.3390/life15010019Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s PerspectiveMarta Cebolla-Verdugo0Victor Alfredo Cassini-Gómez de Cádiz1Juan Pablo Velasco-Amador2María Zulaika-Lloret3Francisco Manuel Almazán-Fernández4Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde5Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Avenida del Conocimiento s/n, 18016 Granada, SpainDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Avenida del Conocimiento s/n, 18016 Granada, SpainDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Avenida del Conocimiento s/n, 18016 Granada, SpainDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Avenida del Conocimiento s/n, 18016 Granada, SpainDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Avenida del Conocimiento s/n, 18016 Granada, SpainDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Avenida del Conocimiento s/n, 18016 Granada, SpainVulvar cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its complex presentation and high rates of postoperative complications. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating the expertise of gynecologic oncologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other specialists. This review highlights the dermatologist’s role in supporting early diagnosis, addressing predisposing conditions such as lichen sclerosus, and managing postoperative wound complications, including surgical site infections and dehiscence. Through two clinical cases, we illustrate how dermatological expertise complements surgical efforts by employing advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure wound therapy and tailored dressing protocols. By collaborating closely with gynecologists and other team members, dermatologists enhance patient outcomes, ensuring timely recovery and the prevention of long-term sequelae. The article also discusses recent advances in treatment guidelines and targeted therapies, underscoring the importance of integrated care for optimizing patient outcomes in vulvar cancer.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/19vulvar cancersquamous cell carcinoma (SCC)vulvar melanomadermatologistradical vulvectomypostoperative care |
| spellingShingle | Marta Cebolla-Verdugo Victor Alfredo Cassini-Gómez de Cádiz Juan Pablo Velasco-Amador María Zulaika-Lloret Francisco Manuel Almazán-Fernández Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective Life vulvar cancer squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) vulvar melanoma dermatologist radical vulvectomy postoperative care |
| title | Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective |
| title_full | Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective |
| title_short | Multidisciplinary Vulvar Cancer Management: The Dermatologist’s Perspective |
| title_sort | multidisciplinary vulvar cancer management the dermatologist s perspective |
| topic | vulvar cancer squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) vulvar melanoma dermatologist radical vulvectomy postoperative care |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/19 |
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