This document discusses vulvar cancer, including its incidence, types, anatomy, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, staging, treatment, prognosis, and complications. Some key points include:
- Vulvar cancer accounts for 0.6% of all malignancies and 4% of genital malignancies, with squamous cell carcinoma making up 90% of cases.
- Lymph node status is the single most important prognostic marker, with 5-year survival rates of 90% for node-negative patients and 50% for node-positive patients.
- Risk factors include HPV, VIN, smoking, immunosuppression, and history of other cancers.
- Diagnosis involves biopsy of any suspicious vulvar lesions.