%0 Journal Article
%T Vulvar Cancer: A 5-Year Retrospective Study at the University Hospital of Owendo (Gabon)
%A Sima Ole Boniface
%A Madi Tigani Guirema
%A Mba Edou Sidi G&#233
%A rard
%A Edou Bekale Guy Patrick
%A Ogandaga Etienne
%A Bang Ntamack Jaques
%A Mayi Tsonga Sosth&#232
%A ne
%A Meye Jean Fran&#231
%A ois
%J Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
%P 308-316
%@ 2160-8806
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojog.2025.152028
%X <b>Introduction</b>: Invasive cancers of the vulva are uncommon; it is a pathology of the elderly. More and more young women are concerned. <b>Objectives:</b> To study and analyze vulvar cancer in our context. <b>Patients and Method</b>: Retrospective, descriptive and analytical study carried out in the Gynecology Department of the Owendo University Hospital over a period of 5 years from 2020 to 2024. All cancer cases of the period were concerned and we included vulvar cancers. We studied the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects. <b>Results</b>: We collected 5 files, the median age was 41.8 years [30 - 57 years], the average consultation time was 18 months [12 - 36 months]. Ulcerated, budding, and itchy lesions were present in 80% of cases. Invasive squamous cell carcinoma was the histological type present in all patients. Surgery was performed in 40% of cases. Concomitant radiochemotherapy (CRC) was offered in all patients. HIV was the comorbidity found in 100% of cases. <b>Conclusion:</b> Vulvar cancers are rare. They are often seen at advanced stages because of their location, the taboo nature they represent on the one hand and underdiagnosis on the other.
%K Cancer
%K Vulva
%K HIV
%K Advanced Stages
%K Owendo (Gabon)
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=140956