Vulvar cancer other diagnostic studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2] Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[3]
Overview
Overview
Vulvar biopsy is the confirmatory test for the diagnosis of vulvar cancer or precancerous lesions.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Biopsy
A biopsy is the only way to get a definite diagnosis of vulvar cancer.[1]
- Punch biopsy
Punch biopsy is the most common type of biopsy used to diagnose vulvar cancer.
- Surgical biopsy
Surgical biopsy (usually a wide excision biopsy) may be done to remove a lump or abnormal area.
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) may be done on an enlarged lymph node in the groin.
References
References
- ↑ Diagnosing vulvar cancer. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/vulvar/diagnosis/?region=ns Accessed on october 1, 2015
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