Vulval carcinoma in pregnancy

Vulval carcinoma has a relatively low incidence worldwide compared to other genital tract tumours. In Nigeria between 1960 and 1966 it constituted 5.85 per cent of the total gynaecological cancers recorded at the Ibadan Registry (Babarinsa et al. 1999). Corresponding reports from Enugu Eastern Nigeria (Megafu 1977) 2.66 per cent Vulval cancer has a consistently low incidence across Africa (Megafu 1977; Doh et al. 1988; Rogo and Orero 1988; Bassett et al. 1992). It is extremely rare to have the condition in pregnancy as most sufferers are either at the end of their reproductive lives or beyond it. This case report represents an unusual occurrence. It also had the unique feature of having the vulvar cancer develop from within a histologically confirmed condylomatous lesion. It also occurred at a much earlier age than is usually reported (Babarinsa et al. 1999). (excerpt)