Vulval cancer, 1992-2002 audit--multidisciplinary care and prognostic factors

Vulval carcinoma is becoming increasingly common. Thirty-four cases of vulval carcinoma were treated from 01/01/1992-31/12/2002. The mean age was 67, range (18-90). The presenting complaints were "a lump" (76%)(25/33), "itch" (49%)(16/33), "discomfort" (30%)(10/33) and...

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Published in:Irish medical journal 2006-09, Vol.99 (8), p.234-236
Main Authors: Mc Millan, H M, Martin, F, Walsh, T A, Boyd, W D, Coughlan, B M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Disease-Free Survival
Female
Humans
Ireland - epidemiology
Lymphatic Metastasis
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Staging
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Care Team
Prognosis
Time Factors
Vulvar Neoplasms - epidemiology
Vulvar Neoplasms - mortality
Vulvar Neoplasms - pathology
Vulvar Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Vulval carcinoma is becoming increasingly common. Thirty-four cases of vulval carcinoma were treated from 01/01/1992-31/12/2002. The mean age was 67, range (18-90). The presenting complaints were "a lump" (76%)(25/33), "itch" (49%)(16/33), "discomfort" (30%)(10/33) and postmenopausal bleeding (21%)(7/33). Most patients presented with stage 1 or 2 disease (73%) (n = 24/33). The majority (97%) (32/33) underwent surgical treatment. Five-year survival was 61% (17/28), (disease-free survival 76% (13/17)). There were 12 cases of local/regional recurrence. Survival rates deteriorated with stage of disease. Lymph-node results, lowered survival from 79% (11/14), if negative, to 17% (1/6) if positive. Age >70 reduced survival from 69% (11/16) to 50% (6/12). We conclude that age, the stage of disease, and lymph-node status were important prognostic factors. The favourable outcomes reflect muItidisciplinary care--combining clinical examinations with regular home contact with specialist nurses, by telephone.
ISSN:0332-3102