Question 165 · LEK · Vulvar tumors

Indicate the true statements concerning vulvar cancer:

1) most commonly it develops from the stratified squamous epithelium;
2) HPV infections play an important role in pathogenesis of some vulvar cancers;
3) supraclavicular lymph nodes are the most common site of metastasis;
4) basic treatment consists in the surgery and radiochemotherapy;
5) hormonal therapy is the most effective method of vulvar cancer treatment.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. only 5.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 1,2,5.
  4. D. 2,3,4.
  5. E. 1,2,4.
Hint

Think of the typical histology, the two etiological pathways and the first lymphatic drainage station of the vulva.

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