All vulvar lesions should be biopsied. Basal cell carcinoma--an example of the futility of diagnosis by gross appearance

Goldstein, A.I.; Kent, D.R.; Goldstein, A.I; Kent, D.R

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All vulvar lesions should be biopsied. Basal cell carcinoma--an example of the futility of diagnosis by gross appearance

Goldstein, A.I.; Kent, D.R.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 121(2): 173-174

1975

ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9378

PMID: 1115124

Document Number: 94717

Gross polymorphism of basal cell carcinoma of the vulva as well as all vulvar lesions calls for biopsy of any suspicious areas in that region. In most instances local excision is satisfactory treatment. Close follow-up is necessary as the recurrence rate is approximately 20 per cent even when the lesion is completely resected.