Vulvar Cancer⚡Mnemonic⚡

Causes of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “HUMAN”
  • H – HPV infection (Human Papillomavirus)
  • U – Ultraviolet light exposure (for vulvar melanomas)
  • M – Mucosal vulvar conditions (like lichen sclerosus)
  • A – Aging (more common in older women)
  • N – Non-HPV related chronic inflammation

Triggers for Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “VIRUS”
  • V – Viral infections (HPV)
  • I – Immune suppression
  • R – Repeated vulvar irritation
  • U – Unprotected sexual activities
  • S – Smoking

Risk Factors for Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “OLDER”
  • O – Older age
  • L – Long-term HPV infection
  • D – Dysplasia (vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia)
  • E – Exposure to HPV
  • R – Reduced immunity

Warning Signs of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “ITCH”
  • I – Itching (persistent)
  • T – Tenderness or pain
  • C – Changes in skin color or vulvar skin texture
  • H – Heaviness in the vulvar area

Predisposing Factors of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “PAP”
  • P – Previous HPV infection
  • A – Aging (increased risk with age)
  • P – Pre-existing vulvar conditions (like lichen sclerosus)

Signs & Symptoms of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “LUMP”
  • L – Lesion or lump on the vulva
  • U – Unusual bleeding or discharge
  • M – Mole changes (size, color)
  • P – Pain during urination or intercourse

Characteristic Findings In Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “VULVA”
  • V – Visible lesions or ulcers
  • U – Unusual vulvar bleeding
  • L – Lesions that don’t heal
  • V – Vulvar itching
  • A – Asymmetrical vulvar lesions

Clinical Features of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “CANCER”
  • C – Chronic vulvar irritation
  • A – Asymptomatic in early stages
  • N – Nodes (lymph nodes) enlarged
  • C – Color change of the vulvar skin
  • E – Exophytic growths
  • R – Raised edges of lesions

What Should Be Avoided In Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “AVOID”
  • A – Aggressive use of chemical irritants
  • V – Vigorous scrubbing of vulvar area
  • O – Overuse of topical steroids (without medical advice)
  • I – Ignoring symptoms
  • D – Delay in seeking medical attention

Drugs Used To Treat Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “TREAT”
  • T – Topical chemotherapy (for pre-cancerous lesions)
  • R – Radiation therapy
  • E – Excision (surgical removal of cancer)
  • A – Antiviral therapy (for HPV)
  • T – Targeted therapy (for advanced cases)

Drugs To Avoid In Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “HARM”
  • H – Hormonal therapies (contraindicated in certain types)
  • A – Alcohol (excessive consumption)
  • R – Remedies, non-prescribed (like herbal supplements)
  • M – Medications causing immunosuppression

Radiological Features of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “SCAN”
  • S – Soft tissue MRI for deep invasion
  • C – CT scan for metastasis evaluation
  • A – Anatomical distortion in advanced cases
  • N – Nodes enlargement (lymph nodes on imaging)

Diagnostic Tests for Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “BIOPSY”
  • B – Biopsy (vulvar)
  • I – Imaging tests (like MRI, CT scan)
  • O – Oncogenic HPV testing
  • P – Pap smear (if cervical involvement suspected)
  • S – Skin examination (dermatoscopic)
  • Y – Yearly exams (for high-risk individuals)

Laboratory Findings In Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “LAB”
  • L – Lymph nodes biopsy results
  • A – Abnormal Pap test results (if cervical involvement)
  • B – Blood counts (complete blood count for overall health)

Complications of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “PAIN”
  • P – Psychological impact
  • A – Anemia (due to bleeding)
  • I – Infection risk post-surgery
  • N – Node metastasis (lymphatic spread)

Differential Diagnosis of Vulvar Cancer

• Mnemonic: “VAGUE”
  • V – Vulvar dystrophy
  • A – Abscess or Bartholin’s cyst
  • G – Genital warts
  • U – Ulcerative lichen planus
  • E – Eczema or dermatitis of vulva