How to diagnose early invasive squamous cell carcinoma of vulva?

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How to diagnose early invasive squamous cell carcinoma of vulva? Early vulvar invasive squamous cell carcinoma, also known as early vulvar squamous cell carcinoma, is generally considered to be the further development of early vulvar invasive squamous cell carcinoma by intraepithelial tumor (VIN). According to the different etiology, it can be divided into keratinized squamous cell carcinoma, HPV associated verrucous carcinoma and basal cell like carcinoma. It is usually seen in the labia major, followed by the labia minor, clitoris and perineum. It refers to the early vulvar invasive cancer with the maximum diameter of cancer focus less than 2 cm and the depth of invasion less than or equal to 1 mm.

How to diagnose early invasive squamous cell carcinoma of vulva?

Long term refractory vulvar pruritus is a common symptom, the course of disease is generally long, and pruritus is severe at night. Because scratch local often have ulcer to accompany vulva ache, secretion increases, local ooze blood to wait. According to the location of the lesion, other symptoms may appear, such as the tumor adjacent to the urethra or late cases of tumor invasion of the urethra, frequent urination, urination pain, burning sensation and dysuria.

Early invasive squamous cell carcinoma of vulva is located on the body surface. According to the symptoms and signs of history, it is not difficult to diagnose the clinical type of invasive carcinoma. However, even for clinically typical invasive carcinoma, biopsy should be performed before treatment to confirm diagnosis, guide treatment and estimate prognosis. This disease often occurs in young women, soft and no ulcer papillary outward growth, sometimes for pedicle mass, can coexist with other sexually transmitted diseases.

The skin lesions are extensive and varied, including keratosis, thickening, hardening, atrophy, pigmentation, grayish white, and recurrent vulvar itching. Early invasive squamous cell carcinoma of vulva should be differentiated from vitiligo, eczema, local ulcer and other inflammatory diseases.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to personal hygiene. Some tumors occurred in the vulva can not be ruled out because of excessive adverse stimulation. Therefore, female friends must ensure personal private health, avoid infection and inflammation, and pay special attention to the nursing during menstruation or puerperium. Eat light. Avoid eating too much hair, spicy food, the latter greasy food, which will either aggravate the vulva itching, aggravating the disease; Or it can cause lipid metabolism disorder, and even lead to the occurrence of vulvar lipoma.