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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
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Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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2. • VIN (vulvar
intraepithelial
neoplasia) is the
premalignant condition of
the vulva where the
cellular changes are
limited to the epithelium
but do not extend beyond
the basement membrane.
• Also known as the
squamous
intraepithelial lesions
of the vulva
VIN
3. GRADING
• VIN 1 – atypical cells are found only in
deeper 1/3 of epithelium
• VIN 2 –intermediate state b/w 1 & 3
• VIN 3 – atypical epithelium is present
throughout the whole depth of
epithelium , k/a CARCINOMA in SITU.
Basement membrane is intact in all.
4. • The vulva is the area
immediately external
to the vagina,
includes-
the mons pubis,
labia,
clitoris,
Bartholin glands,
perineum.
5. Anatomically, the
vulva extends from-
• Anteriorly- Mons
pubis
• Laterally- Genito-
crural folds
• Posteriorly- Anus
The normal findings in
the vulva include-
• Micropapillomatosis,
• Sebaceous glands and
• Vestibular redness.
It is important to be aware
of normal findings and not
mistake them for vulvar
lesions.
8. • High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
(HSIL) has replaced the term ‘VIN usual
type’ and includes the warty, basaloid and
mixed lesions.
• It is associated with high-risk HPV infection,
by HPV 16, 18 and 33.
• Other risk factors are smoking, HIV
infection and STDs.
• VIN usually associated with vulvar lichen
sclerosus and not associated with HPV and
occurring in older women.
9. PATHOLOGY
• Macroscopically-
the lesion may be a
warty, elevated plaque
that is white or red, an
ulcer or a nodular lesion
• The lesions may be
multifocal.
• Differentiated VIN is
usually associated with
lichen sclerosis and
squamous cell
hyperplasia.
10. Microscopically ,the
cells exhibit -
• Nuclear abnormalities
• Maturation
disturbance
• Increase in mitotic
activity
• Sometimes changes of
HPV infection.
12. EXAMINATION
• VULVOSCOPY- with 3-
5% acetic acid is
helpful.
• Acetic acid enhances
– surface topography
and acetowhite areas.
• Helps to see – coarse
punctations
• LESSIONS SEEN ARE-
1. White hyperkeratotic
plaques
2. Hyper pigmented lesions
3. Areas of erythema
4. Raised / flat lesions
5. Bulky lesions
6. Condylomatous lesions
7. Multifocal lesions
13. In cases of DIFFERENTIATED VIN
(Dvin)-
• Lesion is single with
LICHEN SCLEROSES /
LICHEN SIMPLEX near
vulval skin.
• Lessions are-
- Ulcer
- Warty papule
- Hyperkeratotic
plaque
14. BIOPSY
• Which lessions to be
biopsied?
- Irregular
- Asymmetric
- Dark
- Large
- Elevated
- Rough
- Nodular
- Ulcerated lession with
induration
- Inguinal
lymphadenopathy
• KEYES PUNCH BIOPSY-
- Apply local anesthetic injection ,
apply acetic acid.
- Aceto-white area is biopsied.
- Alternatively biopsy can be taken
by cervical punch biopsy forceps /
knife
- About 6mm diameter
suspicious area is taken and
one or two haemostatic
sutures are taken with vicryl-
2-0.
- Lesions of CLITORIS – to be
done under GA.
15. MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR VIN
• Topical steroid therapy
(TST)
• Topical 5-fluorouracil
(TFT)
• Alfa interferon (under
trial)
• Even with medical
treatment routine
biopsy is essential.
TOPICAL STEROID
THERAPY (TST)
CLOBETASOL
PROPROIONATE cream
FLUOCINOLONE oint.
HALCINONIDE cream.
5-FLUOROURACIL cream
DOSE- TDS for 3-4 weeks.
Above is not definative
treatment.
16. MANAGEMENT OF
VIN -
• Local excision is done for
vulvar HSIL and VIN
differentiated.
• Disease-free margin of 5 mm
should be obtained.
• Large, confluent lesions
require more extensive
excision and rotational flap
for skin grafting.
• Young women with VIN
may be treated by CO2 laser.
• Immune response
modulators such as
imiquimod are under trial.
17. TREATMENT OF HIGH GRADE SIL OF
VULVA / VIN 2 AND 3
• High grade VIN is treated.
• VIN on skin surface tend to be deeper involving
pilosebaceous units in 66% cases and is limited to
2.5mm depth from epidermal surface
• Mucosal surface lessions are more superficial.
• Extensive excision is needed.
18. WIDE LOCAL
EXCISION
• Treatment of
choice- large
advanced VIN in
which probability of
vulvar cancer can`t
be excluded.
• A surgical margin of
at least 5 mm is
prefered
• Recurrence rate –
20%
LASER ABLATION
• CO2 gives good cosmetic
results and depth of tissue
distruction can be
controlled
• ADVANTAGES-
- It is less disfiguring as
compared to excision
- Less bleeding
• DISADVANTAGES
- Prolonged painful healing
- No tissue specimen
- More reurrence – 25%
19. CAVITATIONAL
ULTRASONIC
SURGICAL ASPIRATION
(CUSA)
- Done on non- hairy skin
- Ultrasound is used to
cause cavitation and
disruption of affected
tissue.
- Less pain and scaring
- Tissue obtained is in
fragments
- Recurrence -35%
TOPICAL MEDICAL
THERAPY
- Topical Imiquimod
cream applied over the
affected area has lower
toxicity than 5-
Fluorouracil and
Cidofovir.
- Efficacy- 77% cure rate
- Recurrence- 20%
- PREVENTION- HPV
vaccine.
- FOLLOW UP- after 6
months and then yearly.
20. BOWEN’S DISEASE
• It’s intraepithelial
carcinoma of Vulva.
• CLINICAL FEATURES-
slowly growing hard red
indurated patch on vulva
with intense itching.
• EXAMINATION-
- Well demarcated reddish
indurated lesion on vulva
with eczematous dry
surface.
- BIOPSY- pickle cells / giant
cells (BOWEN CELLS)
- TREATMENT- vulvectomy
- Prognosis- good
- Metastasis- rare
21. PAGET’S DISEASE
• Extra mammary disease on
vulva simulating intraductal
breast carcinoma with
involvement of apocrine sweat
glands
• May have associated
ADENOCARCINOMA in apocrine
and Bartholin gland
• May involve perianal and anal
skin.
• CLINICAL FEATURES-
- Pruritis
- Vulvar discomfort
- Pain
22. EXAMINATION-
• Elevated white indurated
eczematous lesions.
• Vulval biopsy- typical paget
cells in the epidermis
• These cells are large pale
vaculated rounded cells with
pale cytoplasm and vesicular
nuclei.
• Secreats- mucous
• May be asso. With
adenocarcinoma of Bartholin
glands in 20% cases.
23. TREATMENT-
- Simple vulvectomy
- Treat like vulval cancer – radical vulvectomy
with inguino- femoral lymphadenectomy.
- Radiaotherapy for elderly unfit women.
- Topical BLEOMYCIN or 5- fluorouracil
- Recurrence- 20-25%
24. CARCINOMA VULVA
• Vulvar cancer accounts for about 4% of cancers of
the female genital system in India.
• Most common age group - >65-70 yrs
• Median age 68 yrs.
• Most common variety of vulval cancer –
SQUAMOUS CELL (90-92%) followed by
melanoma (2-4%).
• Most common SITE for vulval carcinoma- HARTS
LINE f/b labia minora and L. majora.
26. Possible signs of vulvar cancer include
bleeding or itching.
• -A lump or growth on the vulva.
• Changes in the vulvar skin, such as color
changes or growths that look like a wart or
ulcer.
• Itching in the vulvar area, that does not go
away.
• Bleeding and Tenderness in the vulvar area.
29. TYPES OF SQUAMOUS CELL
CARCINOMA
TYPE 1 WARTY /
BASALOID TYPE-
• Young women <50 yrs
• Multifocal
• Related to HPV infection
, vulval intraepithelial
neoplasia , smoking ,
STD ,
immunosuppresion.
• PROGNOSIS- good
TYPE 2 KERATINIZING ,
DIFFERENTIATED /
SIMPLEX TYPE
• Elderly
• Unifocal
• Related to vulval ds-=
like- lichen sclerosis ,
squamous hyperplasia
• GENE mutation
responsible – p53
30. ETIOLOGY
• Older age
• Precancerous changes (dysplasia) in vulvar tissues
• Lichen sclerosus, which causes persistent
• itching and scarring of the vulva
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
• Cancer of the vagina or cervix
• Heavy cigarette smoking
• Chronic granulomatous disease (a hereditary
disease that impairs the immune system)
31. HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS
INFECTION (HPV)-
HPV mainly 16 and 18 , 31 , 33 are responsible
• HPV DNA is detected in 90% cases of VIN and
only 50-70% cases of vulval carcinoma ,i.e., only
basaloid and warty types
• RISK FACTORS- smoking and HPV genital warts
• HPV VACCINE reduces incidence of vulval
carcinoma.
32. • HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS- is weakly associated
, along with co-factors like smoking.
• CHRONIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSION- transplant
patients on immunosuppressive drugs , HIV
women especially in younger age
- Hence vulval biopsy must be done for any
suspicious lesions specially in
immunocompromised patients.
• VIN-2 and VIN 3 can develop
into carcinoma with in 4
years
33. CLINICAL PRESENTATION
SYMPTOMS-
• Asymptomatic
• Vulvar pruritis of long
duration ( commonest
symptom)
• Vulvar irritation
• Vulvar pain
• Vulvar mass (Warty
growth)
• Non healing vulvar ulcer
• Vulvar bleeding
• Vulvar discharge
• Dysuria and difficult
micturition (involvement
of urethra)
• Rectal bleeding and
painful defecation
(involvement of anal
canal)
• Inguinal mass ( metastatic
lymph nodes)
34. SIGNS
Vulvar examination may
reveal-
• Irregular fungating mass
• Irregular ulcer
• Warty growth
• Plaque like lesion
• Red or white
pigmentation on vulvar
lesion
• Tenderness over lesion
(may or may not be
present)
• Unilateral or bilateral
inguino-femoral
lymphadenopathy
Parts involved-
Labia Majora or minora (60%), Clitoris ( 10%),
Perineum ( 10%)
36. HISTORY
• Careful history taking for symptoms and their
duration.
• Past history of sexually transmitted disease ,
any condylomata or vulval disease (lichen
sclerosis)
• HISTORY- smoking and immunosuppressive
drugs.
37. EXAMINATION
• Careful examination of
vulva should be done ,
look for –
Size
Location
Extent of lesion
Warty growth or
Ulcerative growth
Single / multifocal
Association with lichen
sclerosis
Involvement of vagina
Urethra
Base of bladder /
anus
38. • PER SPECULAM EXAMINATION- to
look for extension to vagina and cervix
• Per vaginal and per rectal examination is also
important.
• Any fixity of vulval lession to bone is looked.
• Inguinal regions should be palpated for
inguinofemoral lymph nodes , their enlargement
,size , number and fixity to skin.
39. DIAGNOSIS
• If the lesion is not visible we can go for
VULVOSCOPY with 3% Acetic acid to look for
aceto- white areas.
• DEFINATIVE DIAGNOSIS- BIOPSY
40. TYPES OF BIOPSY
• Keyes punch biopsy :-
– Done under local anesthesia.Skin over lesion is made taut
with left hand.
– The keyes punch is put against the lesion firmly and rotated
with a constant firm pressure clockwise and then counter
clockwise for penetration into skin and to reach
subcutaneous fat.
– The raised circular tissue is grasped and cut at base with
scissors .
• Wedge biopsy :-
– Taken with knife.
– 2-0 chromic catgut or vicryl suture is applied for hemostasis.
41. INVESTIGATIONS
• PAP smear for cervial and vaginal cytology.
• Colposcopy of cervix and vagina.
• Vulvoscopy for inspection of other lesions.
• Imaging modalities:-
– Ultrasonography pelvis
– CT or MRI to see extent of disease and metastasis.
– Cytourethroscopy to rule out involvement of urethra and
bladder.
– Proctosigmoidoscopy.
– Intravenous urogram.
• Lymphography to detect smaller lymph node
metastasis.
48. MODE OF SPREAD
• Direct extension :- To adjacent structures (vagina,
urethra , anus , clitoris )
• Lymphatic spread :- It is common and occurs by
embolization to regional lymph nodes.
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
Deep inguinal and femoral nodes
Pelvic lymph nodes.
49. INITIAL SPREAD-
INGUINAL L.N (b/w Camper`s fascia ant. fascia
lata)
CLOQUET’S L.N / ROSENMULLER NODES
(SENTINAL LYMPH NODE of carcinoma vulva)
These are deep femoral nodes situated beneath
round ligament medial to femoral vein.
• Hematogenous spread : - Occurs rarely in the
late stages.
50. NORMAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
• From VULVA+ Dist.3ed of
VAGINA.
• Drains into superficial
inguinal nodes.
• Lymph travels through
DEEP FEMORAL
Lymphatics and node of
CLONQUET to pelvic L.N
• Lymph can directly also
drain into DEEP
FEMORAL nodes from
CLITORIS and UPPER
LABIA
All lessions within 2cm of
midline may spread via
lymphatics.
53. TREATMENT
• SURGICAL TREATMENT :-
– Main treatment modality.
– Need to have adequate resection margin of 1 cm
and groin node dissection.
54. WIDE LOCAL EXCISION/ SIMPLE
PARTIAL VULVECTOMY
• For micro-invasive tumor (stage IA).
• 2cm tumour free surgical margin is
to obtained around the lesion
• Deep surgical margin should also
be 1 cm which roughly corresponds
to colles fascia.
• Lymph nodes are not removed.
55. RADICAL PARTIAL VULVECTOMY
• Partial vulvectomy is typically reserved for unifocal
lesions that are clinically connected to the labia majora,
labia minora , mons , vestibule, and/or perineum and
that have limited involvement to the adjacent urethra,
vagina, and/or anus.
• Complete removal of tumor containing portion of the
vulva wherever it is situated with 1 cm skin margins and
excision to the pelvic membrane.
• Combined with ipsilateral inguinofemoral
lymphadenectomy .
56. RADICAL PARTIAL VULVECTOMY
Its VARIATIONS are-
1. Right / left vulvectomy –
one side of L. majora and
minora.
2. Ant. Hemivulvectomy-
clitoris+ partial resection of
L. minora+ majora and mons
pubis
3. Post. Hemivulvectomy-
portion of L.majora ,
bartholin gland and upper
perineal body.
57. RADICAL TOTAL VULVECTOMY
• Removal of entire VULVA till
Perineal membrane + pubic
symphysis.
• Two elliptical incisions are made
on either sides of vulva.
• INNER INCISION- On vaginal
introitus and vestibule ant. To
urethral meatus post. to clitoris.
• OUTER INCISION- along
Labiocrural folds and Ant.across
mons pubis and post. Across the
perineal body.
58. • the en bloc incision,
also termed the
butterfly or longhorn
incision, made from one
ASIS to other.
• Its abandoned.
• Survival rates
equivalent to radical
complete vulvectomy
but carries signicantly
greater morbidity.
• After complete dissection ,
levator ani muscle are
approximated to prevent
RECTOCELE.
DISADVANTAGES-
Complete loss of vulval
tissue with psychosexual
complications.
Wound break down in 50%
High rate of lymphedema
(65%)
NOT USED NOW A DAYS.
59. SENTINAL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY
• The FIRST LYMPH NODE to
receive tumour lymphatic
drainage is termed as
SENTINAL L.N
• If on biopsy sentinal node is
NEGATIVE , whole chain of
lymph nodes above it is also
likely to be NEGATIVE.
• NOT DONE – if groin
metastasis is suspected
• Done with
LYMPHOSCINTIGRAPHY with
Tc99m labelled nano colloid /
isosulphan blue injected into
skin around tumour.
• 5 mins late if TRACES of
dye +nt , excision under
microscope
INDICATIONS-
• Unifocal primary vulval
cancer
• <4cm diameter
• Tumour invasion <1mm
• Absence of obvious
metastasis on clinical
and radiology
• Absence of suspicious
inguino- femoral L.N
60. MANAGEMENT OF LYMPH NODES
L.N DISECTION-
INGUINO-FEMORAL L.N
DISECTION
If carcinoma is within
2cm of midline
BILATERAL INGUINO-
FEMORAL LN DISECTION
If cancer is >2cm away
from midline
UNILATERAL INGUINO-
FEMORAL L.N DISECTION
66. 5 YEAR SURVIVAL RATE
• SINGLE most important
factor for PROGNOSIS is
INVOLVEMENT OF
LYMPH NODES.
L.N INVOLVED
5 YRS survival rate – 85%
L.N NOT involved
5 yrs survival rate -50%
DEPENDING ON
DEPTH OF INVASION-
1. <1MM – L.N not
involved , no
disection needed
PROGNOSIS- GOOD
2. >1MM – need
disection
PROGNOSIS- POOR
67. LYMPH NODE METASTASIS
• OVER ALL L.N metastasis- 25% cases of vulval
cancer.
STAGE LYMPH NODE
METASIS
1 10%
2 30%
3 75%
4 98-100%
68. ROLE OF RADIOTHERAPY
INDICATION-
• PREOPERATIVELY in pt
with advanced disease
with fixed L.N
• POSTOP- pts with positive
inguinal L.N
• POSTOP- pts with close
surgical margins of <5mm
, to prevent recurrence.
• In young patients , to
prevent severe
psychological effects of
radical surgery
• Recurrent disease
• Women unfit for surgery
/ anaesthesia.
TREATMENT- usually
teletherapy of 45-55GY.
69. ROLE OF CHEMOTHERAPY
• Limited role
• Mostly used as
neoadjuvant therapy
with radiotherapy in
advanced cases.
• Done where surgery is
not possible.
DRUGS USED ARE-
CRISPLATIN
5-FLUROURACIL
BLEOMYCIN
MITOMYCIN C
70. 5 YEAR SURVIVAL RATE
• STAGE 1 & 2 - 75-90%
• STAGE 3 – 54%
• STAGE 4B- 10%
• If INGUINAL lymph nodes are involved – 50%
FOLLOW-UP 6 monthly follow up after treatment is
completed and wound is healed till 5 yrs
• AIM- to detect recurrence , new primary lymph
node
• Patient should be looked for Ca vagina and cervix.
71. RECURRENCE
• About 30% vulval
cancer recur.
• 50% recurrence- if
margin is <8mm.
VULVA 70%
GROIN 24%
PELVIS 15%
DISTANT ORGAN
18%
MANAGEMENT OF
RECURRENCE-
VULVA- radiotherapy +/-
wide local excision
GROIN- radiotherapy/
radical groin dissection.
PELVIS- palliative
radiotherapy with
chemotherapy
DISTANT ORGAN-
palliative chemo. , poor-
prognosis. (<1 yr)
72. VULVAL MELANOMA
• 2nd MOST COMMON
vulval cancer (2-5%)
• Elderly
• 5 yrs survival – 10-50%
• Arises from L. majora ,
minora and clitoris.
• Hyperpigmented nodule
on vulva
• DIAGNOSIS- biopsy
TREATMENT-
• Radical Partial
vulvectomy with
inguino-femoral
lymphadenectomy.
• Prognosis- poor
• Chemotherapy –
alpha interferon,
interleukin-2 (new).
73. VERRUCOUS CARCINOMA OF VULVA
• Rare type of Squamous
cell Ca. of vulva
• Incidence- <1%
• Associations has been
seen with HPV genome
• Clinical features-
vulval mass , pain and
pluritis
• On examination –
cauliflower like tender
growth.
TREATMENT-
• Wide local excision with 1cm
surgical margin
• Usually no lymph node
involvement
• If needed FNAC of inflammed/
suspected L.N can be sent
• RADIOTHERAPY is
CONTRAINDICATED as it may
stimulate anaplastic
transformation , making it
more aggressive.
• PROGNOSIS- POOR
74. BASAL CELL CARCINOMA / RODENT
ULCER OF VULVA
• 2% of all vulval cancers
in elderly women.
• Site- labis majora
• Features- rolled out
edges with central
ulcer + pain +pruritus +
bleeding
• Rarely metastatic
• Biopsy - confirmatory
TREATMENT-
• Radical partial
vulvectomy with at least
1cm surgical margin
• If lymph node
involvement- inguino-
femoral
lymphadenectomy
75. BARTHOLIN GLAND CARCINOMA
• RARE tumour
HISTOLOGICAL TYPES
ADENOCARCINOMA
Squamous cell
carcinoma
Transitional cell
carcinoma
• Age- 60-65 yrs
Clinical features-
• RECURRENT
BARTHOLIN’S ABSCESS
• Dyspareunia
SOLID TUMOUR OF BARTHOLIN
GLAND
FNAC
SPREAD- solid tumours
infiltrating into vulva and
ischiorectal fossa.
Lymphatic spread- to pelvic LN
Haematogenous spread- seen
TREATMENT
• Early stage- radical partial
vulvectomy with inguino-
femoral lymphadenectomy
• If tumour is pressing RECTUM-
preOP chemotherapy + radical
partial vulvectomy + ipsilateral/
B/L I.F lymphadenectomy.
76. VULVAL SARCOMA
• RARE
TYPES-
Leiomyosarcoma
(commonest)
Fibrous histiocytoma
• Develops as isolated
lesion on vulva
• Prognosis- poor
• TREATMENT-
Radical vulvectomy +
inguinofemoral
lymphadenectomy
Adjuvany chemotherapy
and chemotherapy given
for large tumours.
77. MANAGEMENT DURING PREGNANCY
• Squamous cell cancer of the vulva is rarely diagnosed and
surgically treated during pregnancy
• Incidence - 1 per 20,000
• Radical complete or partial vulvectomy and inguino femoral
lymphadenectomy can be performed if needed in 1st and
2nd trimester.
• During the 3ed trimester, there is increased genital
vasculature can increase surgical morbidity. Only local
excision is done
• Final surgery is done 2-3 weeks after delivery.
• If diagnosed at delivery, definitive surgery is performed
typically 2 to 3 weeks postpartum.
• MODE OF DELIVERY- VAGINAL DELIVERY.
• C.S is only done for obs. Indication or if tumour size is big
enough to cause hindrance in deliver