Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Studies from University of Tehran yield new data on squamous cell carcinoma

Published in Blood Weekly, May 20th, 2010

According to recent research from Iran, "Fanconi's anemia is a rare autosomal recessive disorder which is rarely associated with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the vulva. We report a 23-year-old virgin female with Fanconi's anemia and diabetes mellitus who presented with a history of 6-month ulcerative lesions of the vulva."

"Gynecologic examination disclosed a 1 x 2 cm ulcerated tumor lesion at the right labia minor near to the urethra. The biopsy showed a high-grade vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN III). She underwent wide local excision for this lesion. Pathologic examination of the surgically removed specimen revealed SCC of the vulva. Therefore, radical...

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