Cancer of the vulva in Burkina Faso: a hospital-based case series

Nayi Zongo, N. Korsaga-Somé, Amandine Banata Gang-Ny, E Ouangré, M Zida, Aimé Sosthène Ouedraogo, Aboubacar H. Bambara, Augustin Tozoula Bambara, Si Simon Traoré, Pascal Niamba,

Infectious Agents and Cancer · 2016 · 13 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

The cancer of the vulva is rare. Women are of menopausal age, are mostly circumcised and HIV-infection is common. A majority of patients sought consultation at advanced stage of disease, and diagnosis was belatedly made. Pain and ulceration were the main reasons for consultation. The sensitization of the population, education for self- examination would allow earlier diagnosis.

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