An overview of the presentation and management of vulvovaginal cancers at the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre
The incidence of VVC is increasing in Nigeria, particularly among young women. This study showed late presentation and advanced-stage cancer with vaginal bleeding, lump and vaginal swelling as the most presenting symptoms. It is imperative to increase awareness, which potentially facilitates early detection of the disease.
Authors
- Mutiu Jimoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6383-3961)
- Samson Ezekiel
- Anthonia Sowunmi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6565-7116)
- Eben A. Aje
- Chidiebere I Agbakwuru
Institutions
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Lagos State Health Service Commission (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ecancermedicalscience
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2025.1935
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.06