We designed a study to determine if atypical verruciform lesions contain molecular perturbations and if so, are they linked to keratinizing squamous cell carcinomas or do they reflect an alternate ...

Sixteen cases of vulvar dysplasia were selected from the files of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Pathology. The formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded selected specimens included seven ...

VIN can look like raised bumps, flat spots, or patches of discolored skin. Visible symptoms may vary depending on the type you have. In some cases, VIN may not cause noticeable symptoms at all.

Vulvar cancer appears as a lesion or ulcer on the external genitalia, or vulva. Cancer of the vulva is rare. It most often occurs in women older than age 60 and may often be found during periodic ...

Objective. The study aimed to formulate an easy clinical approach that may be used by clinicians of all backgrounds to diagnose vulvar dermatological disorders. Materials and Methods. The ...

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous condition. If a person does not receive treatment for VIN, they may have an increased risk of developing vulvar cancer. Most people with VIN do ...

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a pre-cancerous condition caused by a rapid increase in atypical basal cells in the vulvar epithelium. Treatment is suggested for all vulvar HSIL (VIN usual ...

Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the skin of your vulva. Early symptoms include a lump or growth, itching, and color changes. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It starts in ...

A 27-year old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) with vulvar pain and swelling of the left labia. On questioning, the patient reports a history of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), for ...

Girls who are vaccinated against HPV are not only well protected against cervical cancer; they are also less likely to ...