Signs and Symptoms of other Types of Vulvar Cancers
March 13, 2005 (Press Release) --
Signs and Symptoms of other Types of Vulvar Cancers
Vulvar melanoma: The appearance of a darkly pigmented growth or a change in a mole that has been present for years may indicate melanoma. The ABCD rule can help tell a normal mole from one that could be melanoma.
Asymmetry: One-half of the mole does not match the other.
Border irregularity: The edges of the mole are ragged or notched.
Color: The color over the mole is not the same. There may be differing shades of tan, brown, or black and sometimes patches of red, blue, or white.
Diameter: The mole is wider than 6 mm (about 1/4 inch).
The most important sign of melanoma is a change in size, shape, or color of a mole. Some melanomas, however, do not fit the ABCD rule.
Bartholin's gland cancer: A distinct mass on either side of the opening to the vagina may indicate a Bartholin's gland carcinoma. However, similar symptoms may be due to a Bartholin's gland cyst, which is much more common.
Paget's disease: Soreness and a red, scaly area are symptoms of Paget's disease of the vulva.
Verrucous carcinoma: This is one subtype of invasive squamous cell vulvar cancer with a particularly good prognosis. Verrucous carcinoma appears as cauliflower-like growths similar to genital warts.
Knowing what to look for can sometimes help with early detection, but it is even better not to wait until you notice symptoms. Have a regular Pap test and pelvic examination.
Vulvar melanoma: The appearance of a darkly pigmented growth or a change in a mole that has been present for years may indicate melanoma. The ABCD rule can help tell a normal mole from one that could be melanoma.
Asymmetry: One-half of the mole does not match the other.
Border irregularity: The edges of the mole are ragged or notched.
Color: The color over the mole is not the same. There may be differing shades of tan, brown, or black and sometimes patches of red, blue, or white.
Diameter: The mole is wider than 6 mm (about 1/4 inch).
The most important sign of melanoma is a change in size, shape, or color of a mole. Some melanomas, however, do not fit the ABCD rule.
Bartholin's gland cancer: A distinct mass on either side of the opening to the vagina may indicate a Bartholin's gland carcinoma. However, similar symptoms may be due to a Bartholin's gland cyst, which is much more common.
Paget's disease: Soreness and a red, scaly area are symptoms of Paget's disease of the vulva.
Verrucous carcinoma: This is one subtype of invasive squamous cell vulvar cancer with a particularly good prognosis. Verrucous carcinoma appears as cauliflower-like growths similar to genital warts.
Knowing what to look for can sometimes help with early detection, but it is even better not to wait until you notice symptoms. Have a regular Pap test and pelvic examination.
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