HPV-related verrucous carcinoma of the vulva. A case report and literature review

Verrucous carcinoma of the vulva is a rare type of squamous cell neoplasm with distinct morphology, pathogenesis and special therapeutic management. A case of a 72-year-old patient who developed verrucus carcinoma of the vulva is reported. Data regarding the diagnosis, management and treatment of th...

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Published in:	European journal of gynaecological oncology Vol. 32; no. 6; p. 680
Main Authors:	Iavazzo, C, Fotiou, S, Salakos, N, Bakalianou, K, Kondi-Pafiti, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 2011
Subjects:	Aged Carcinoma, Verrucous - pathology Carcinoma, Verrucous - virology Female Humans Papillomaviridae - isolation & purification Vulvar Neoplasms - pathology Vulvar Neoplasms - virology
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Summary:	Verrucous carcinoma of the vulva is a rare type of squamous cell neoplasm with distinct morphology, pathogenesis and special therapeutic management. A case of a 72-year-old patient who developed verrucus carcinoma of the vulva is reported. Data regarding the diagnosis, management and treatment of this neoplasm are presented, and a review of the literature is performed.
ISSN:	0392-2936