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Vulvar Carcinoma in Pregnancy: A Case Report on Diagnosis, Management, and Surgical Outcomes

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Vulvar cancer is an uncommon malignancy in reproductive-aged women, and its occurrence during pregnancy is rare. This report presents a case of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) diagnosed perioperatively in a 35-year-old pregnant woman. The patient was incidentally found to have lichen sclerosis and a suspicious vulvar lesion during an emergency cesarean section. Biopsy confirmed VSCC, and subsequent management involved a simple vulvectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and local advancement flap reconstruction. Histopathological examination revealed clear margins and no lymph node involvement. This case highlights the importance of routine external genital inspection during pregnancy to enable early detection and timely management of vulvar lesions.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76611

Authors: Anitha Reddy, Swathi Donoori, Kalidindi Venkata Vijaya Narsimha Raju, Tejashwini Pogu

Institutions: Fernandez Hospital, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Genital Health and Disease

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405888075