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Vulvar basal cell carcinoma

E S Miller1, J A Fairley, M Neuburg

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|March 1, 1997
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Vulvar basal cell carcinoma is rare but can be aggressive. Early diagnosis via biopsy and histopathologic examination, followed by Mohs micrographic excision, is crucial for effective treatment of this vulvar neoplasm.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Vulvar basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a rare malignancy with potential for aggressive behavior, including recurrence and metastasis.
  • Clinical presentation can be deceptively benign, underscoring the need for early diagnosis.
  • Histopathologic examination of biopsy specimens is essential for accurate diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old woman presented with a nonhealing vulvar skin lesion.
  • Physical examination identified a small, crusted papule on the right labium majus.
  • A saucerization biopsy confirmed the presence of basal cell carcinoma.

Findings:

  • The histopathologic examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed basal cell carcinoma.
  • The patient underwent successful Mohs micrographic excision, with the final tumor dimensions measuring 0.9 x 1.8 cm.

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Implications:

  • Vulvar BCC requires a high index of suspicion for timely diagnosis.
  • Biopsy and histopathologic evaluation are critical diagnostic steps.
  • Mohs micrographic excision is the recommended treatment of choice for vulvar basal cell carcinoma.