Vulval Cancer is sometimes misdiagnosed as Condyloma

It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Condyloma, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Vulval Cancer.

Vulval cancer is a type of cancer that occurs on the outside of the vagina. It commonly forms a lump or sore on the vulva that often causes itching and is commonly diagnosed in older adults. Further symptoms include pain and tenderness, bleeding that isn’t menstruation, and skin changes. Vulvar cancer can be misdiagnosed as lichen sclerosis, hyperplasia, dysplasia and condyloma.

Always consult your doctor or health professional, and do not self diagnose.

Symptoms can include:

A lump or wartlike bumps, an open sore (ulcer), persistent itching, pain and tenderness, bleeding, skin changes

Symptoms are a guideline only and may apply to either the diagnosis or the reported misdiagnosis, or both. Consult your specialist for further information.

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