All vulvar lesions should be biopsied. Basal cell carcinoma--an example of the futility of diagnosis by gross appearance.
Gross polymorphism of basal cell carcinoma of the vulva as well as all vulvar lesions calls for biopsy of any suspicious areas in that region. In most instances local excision is satisfactory treatment. Close follow-up is necessary as the recurrence rate is approximately 20 per cent even when the lesion is completely resected.
D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011539:Pruritus Vulvae / Q000175:diagnosis; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery