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The diagnosis of vulvar carcinoma may have resulted from a pap smear test also used to diagnose cervical cancer. This is a gynecologic malignancy primarily affecting postmenopausal women. Lesions are associated with HPV DNA. Most patients experience irritation, discomfort, and pain for weeks or months before the biopsy diagnoses the condition. The sooner the right diagnosis is made, the more effective the chosen treatment is. The diagnosis of vulvar carcinoma may have resulted from a pap smear test also used to diagnose cervical cancer.

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Vulvar Carcinoma

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Pap Smear, Cervical Cancer

Women over the age of 50 are more at risk for this condition. An HPV infection is also associated with this disease. Having pre-cancerous or cancerous conditions of other genital areas may also increase a woman’s risk for developing the disease. The diagnosis of vulvar carcinoma may have resulted from a pap smear test also used to diagnose cervical cancer.

Other Topics: HPV, HPV Vaccine, HPV Virus Symptom, Human Papilloma Virus HPV, HPV Testing for Man, Human Papillomavirus Picture, Human Papilloma Virus and Pregnancy, Cervical Dysplasia, Abnormal Pap Smear, Genital Wart

Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr., M.D.

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