Paget's disease of the vulva: a clinicopathologic study of eight cases

Obstet Gynecol. 1975 Jan;45(1):73-8.

Abstract

Clinicopatholigic findings in 8 patients with Paget's disease of the vulva are presented with a discussion if its pathogenesis. In 7 cases the disease was intraepithelial, and in 1 it was accompanied by underlying adenocarcinoma. The treatment of choice is surgical. The importance of early diagnosis, adequate excision, and close followup is emphasized. In 2 cases, the disease was associated with carcinoma of the breast and in 1 case with carcinoma of the liver.

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / complications
  • Carcinoma / complications
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Paget Disease, Extramammary* / complications
  • Paget Disease, Extramammary* / pathology
  • Paget Disease, Extramammary* / surgery
  • Vulvar Neoplasms* / complications
  • Vulvar Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms* / surgery