Vulvar basal cell carcinoma

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2012 Oct-Dec;55(4):583-4. doi: 10.4103/0377-4929.107835.

Abstract

Although the basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy of skin, it is rarely seen in vulva and constitutes 2% to 4% of all vulvar cancers. The cause is unknown but, chronic vulvar irritation is the most important underlying factor. The patients over 60 years are affected more frequently than younger ones.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology*
  • Female
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Microscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor