Early clitoral carcinoma successfully treated by radiotherapy and bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy.
A 42 year-old female presented with an early stage IB squamous cell carcinoma involving the clitoris. She was treated with radical radiotherapy to the clitoris and peri-clitoral region and bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy. The treatment was well tolerated. The vulvar appearance, sensation and orgasmic function have not been impaired. There has been no recurrence during five years of follow-up. Radiotherapy and bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy are an effective therapeutic option in early stage IB carcinoma involving the clitoris in sexually active females.
Departments of Gynaecologic Oncology and Radiotherapy, National Women's and Auckland Hospitals, Auckland, New Zealand.
R. W.
RW
Jones
J. H.
JH
Matthews