Current status of the treatment of epidermoid cancer of the vulva.
Epidermoid cancer accounts for 81% of the malignancies of the vulva. Although the etiology has not been delineated, chronic vulvitis is associated with cancer in almost one-third of the patients. The staging system should utilize the most precise and accurate parameters delineated for improved treatment. A new staging system is utilized. Proven treatment is primarily surgical.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D010385:Pelvic Exenteration; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000379:methods; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*