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Cáncer vulvar
Nombres alternativos:
Cáncer del periné
SÃntomas:
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Úlcera
, engrosamiento o protuberancia
- normalmente en los labios mayores
- puede presentarse en cualquier lugar de la vulva
- Prurito, dolor, ardor, sangrado local
- Micción dolorosa
- Relaciones sexuales dolorosas
- Olor inusual
Cerca de un 20% de las mujeres con cáncer vulvar no presentan sÃntomas.
Signos y exámenes:
Lo siguiente se utiliza para diagnosticar el cáncer vulvar:
- Examen pélvico para buscar cualquier cambio en la piel.
- Escisión y biopsia de la lesión para hacer un diagnóstico preciso.
Referencias:
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.
- Fecha de revisión: 9/11/2006
- Versión en inglés revisada por: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
- Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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