Vulva verrucous carcinoma
Vulva verrucous carcinoma
Definition
A highly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the vulva. It is characterized by the presence of a warty and hyperkeratinized surface, malignant cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm, minimal cytologic atypia, and absence or rarity of mitotic figures. The tumor infiltrates the underlying stroma with a pushing border.
Also known as mammalian vulva verrucous carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma of the vulva, verrucous carcinoma of vulva, vulvar verrucous carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Vulva | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Vulva | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |