Vulvar Cancer

Vulvar cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the tissues of the

vulva

 Vulvar cancer most often develops on the inner or outer vaginal lips but can arise in any location of the vulva. Vulvar cancer usually develops slowly over several years. Precancerous lesions usually develop first and are discovered as abnormal cell growth in the outermost layer of skin.
Symptoms

Genital sore

or Vulvar lesion

common

Itchy skin

  • At genital

common

Pain at vagina or vulva

or Blood from vagina not from period

Pain discomfort or burning when urinating

Bleeding from anus

or Pain during defecation

Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes

  • Inguinal

Swelling in lower leg

  • In both lower legs, One side

Risk factors

Not taken HPV vaccine

or Direct or indirect contact with a person who has warts

or HPV infection

Smoking

HIV infection

Treatment
There are multiple treatment options for vulvar cancer. Factors that will help guide your healthcare provider’s choice include: 1-The stage of your cancer. 2-Your age and general health. 3-Whether cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back). Your healthcare provider will discuss exactly which type of treatment and order of treatment is best suited for your stage of vulvar cancer.
Recommended specialist

If you have Vulvar Cancer, then visit an obstetrician-gynecologist as soon as possible.

Contact an

Obstetrician-gynecologist

Products

Collaborator

Cowriter

Coder

Book a demo

Research

Research at Avey

AI research projects

Benchmarks

Publications

APIs

APIs overview

Company

Who we are

Careers

Media center

Support

Contact us

Copyright © Avey 2025

HIPAA Compliant