Multimodality approach to a massive carcinoma of the vulva.
The presentation, combination therapy and clinical course of a patient with a massive vulvar carcinoma are described. Therapeutic aspects in the treatment of such advanced malignancies are considered. A multimodality approach to locally advanced, unresectable vulvar carcinomas may benefit this group of patients.
Podczaski
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E
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey 17033.
Stryker
J
J
Banducci
D
D
Kaminski
P
P
Sorosky
J
J
Larson
E
E
Degeest
K
K
Mortel
R
R
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*