Katherine C Kurnit, Lisa M Bean, Steven C Plaxe, Cheryl C Saenz, Michael T McHale
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Abstract
Background: Vulvar carcinoma is usually diagnosed after a patient notices bleeding, pruritis, or a lesion. We describe a case of vulvar carcinoma presenting as an isolated lymph node metastasis in the setting of negative pelvic examinations, with interval development of a vulvar lesion.
Case: A 45-year-old woman presented with a left groin mass, and a biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary. She underwent an extensive work-up including several evaluations by gynecologic oncologists, all with negative results. Only after 11 months of clinical monitoring did a vulvar lesion appear and the primary tumor was diagnosed.
Conclusion: Cancers of unknown primary site presenting in an inguinal lymph node are relatively rare. Vulvar carcinoma should remain in the differential diagnosis even in the setting of a previously negative pelvic examination.
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The Journal of Reproductive Medicine® has been the essential tool of Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 1968. As a highly regarded professional journal and the official periodical of six medical associations, JRM® brings timely and relevant information on the latest procedures and advances in the field of reproductive medicine. Published bimonthly, JRM® contains peer-reviewed articles and case reports submitted by top specialists. Common topics include research, clinical practice, and case reports related to general obstetrics and gynecology, infertility, female cancers, gynecologic surgery, contraception, and medical education.
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