How to judge the five abnormalities of female private parts in vulvar cancer and be vigilant

Vulval cancer is a serious gynecological disease, and its occurrence poses a particularly serious threat to patients. When there are abnormalities in the genital area, we must pay attention and conduct timely and reasonable examinations and diagnoses.

Symptoms of vulvar cancer

1. Private pruritus: The most common cause of private pruritus is infection, such as Vaginitis caused by bacterial infection, Genital wart caused by viral infection. In addition, diseases such as vulva leukoplakia, tinea cruris, and vulva eczema can also cause private pruritus. Experts remind that those with mild itching can adjust their daily life first, pay attention to personal hygiene, and if there is no improvement, it is best to go to the gynecology department in a timely manner to investigate.

2. There is a peculiar smell in the private part: it is a very embarrassing thing to have a peculiar smell in the private part, which is mainly caused by Vaginal discharge (leucorrhea). Women's normal vaginal discharge has no odor, and the appearance of odors such as foul odor, fishy odor, and sour odor indicates the occurrence of a disease.

3. Black spots on the genitals in women may be a sign of vulvar cancer. Vulvar cancer is a rare skin cancer that may be fatal if left untreated, but it is not an incurable disease. With early treatment, 90% of the cases can be cured.

4. Long white spots on the external genitalia: If there are small white spots on the female external genitalia and the skin is abnormally dry, it may be psoriasis of the external genitalia. This type of psoriasis is caused by endocrine imbalance, and if not treated in a timely manner, it can cause labial atrophy.

5. Pudendal mass: female pudendal mass may be Folliculitis, skin gland blockage or Benign tumor, rarely vulvar cancer. If the lump does not disappear after two weeks, timely medical attention should be sought to avoid delaying the condition.

Examination for vulvar cancer

1. Physical examination: The most basic examination method for vulvar cancer is physical examination. Doctors and patients can determine whether they have vulvar cancer based on its symptoms. For example, examining the superficial lymph nodes of the inguinal region is expected to diagnose metastasis, but a few cases of vulvar cancer do not metastasize to the deep lymph nodes of the pelvis through superficial lymph nodes. When discovering swollen and painful lymph nodes, it should be distinguished from inflammation; But if it is found to be swollen and hard, with several clumps forming and adhering to the skin, it should be diagnosed as lymph node metastasis.

2. Gynecological examination: In addition to simple gynecological examination, the examination of vulvar cancer should also carefully examine the pigmentation changes of the vulva and the location, size, shape (erosion, nodules, cauliflower ulcers) of the primary tumor, as well as the relationship between adjacent organs, especially paying attention to whether the urethral opening and vaginal canal have been invaded and the depth of invasion.