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Neil B. Rosenshein, M.D.

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Cancer - vulva

Alternative Names:

Cancer - perineum

Symptoms:

Nearly 20% of women with vulvar cancer have no symptoms.

Signs and tests:

The following are used to diagnose vulvar cancer:

References:

American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2006. Atlanta, Ga: American Cancer Society; 2006.

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists Clinical Practice Guidelines: Vulvar cancer. Oncology. 1998;12:275-282.

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