Rare Presentation of Vulvar Carcinoma: A Case Report
Vulvar cancer develops on the outer surface of the female genitalia, often presenting as a lump or sore accompanied by itching. While it can affect women of any age, it is most frequently diagnosed in older adults. Verrucous Carcinoma (VC) is a slow-growing variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/article_fulltext.asp?issn=0973-709x&year=2025&month=July&volume=19&issue=7&page=XD10-XD12&id=21252 |
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| Summary: | Vulvar cancer develops on the outer surface of the female genitalia, often presenting as a lump or sore accompanied by itching. While it can affect women of any age, it is most frequently diagnosed in older adults. Verrucous Carcinoma (VC) is a slow-growing variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) characterised by a warty appearance. It is a rare cancer in women. Author presents a case of a 52-year-old female with a painful lesion on the right vulvar region, initially misdiagnosed as a dermatological condition. Routine investigations were normal; however, suspicion of malignancy prompted further evaluation, including colposcopy and biopsy. Histopathology confirmed a superficially invasive, well-differentiated keratinising SCC (FIGO Stage IB, T1N0M0, Grade 1). The patient underwent wide local excision with right inguinal lymph node dissection. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and no adjuvant therapy was required. This case was initially misdiagnosed but was correctly diagnosed through a biopsy. Therefore, this case should be considered to help ensure accurate diagnoses in similar cases. Its rarity makes it unique. This case highlights the importance of early detection and diagnosis of vulvar carcinoma, particularly its rare forms, such as VC. Multidisciplinary management, including surgical intervention, is essential for improving patient outcomes in rare malignancies. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |