Less Common Gynecologic Malignancies: An Integrative Review

Annamma Sam; Julie George; Boby Mathew

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2019.02.004

Less Common Gynecologic Malignancies: An Integrative Review

Semin Oncol Nurs. 2019 Apr;35(2):175-181. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2019.02.004. Epub 2019 Mar 11.

Authors

Annamma Sam¹, Julie George², Boby Mathew²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Electronic address: avsam@mdanderson.org.
² Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.

PMID: 30867101
DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2019.02.004

Abstract

Objective: To review current data on vaginal, vulvar, and fallopian tube cancers, including incidence, diagnosis, staging, risk reduction measures, and management.

Data sources: A review of retrieved articles dated 2006-2018 from PubMed.

Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment of rare gynecologic cancers is dependent on a thorough history and examination. Of particular interest is the role of fallopian tube as the location of primary origin of ovarian and peritoneal cancers as well as the potential for vaccination prevention of vaginal and vulvar cancers.

Implications for nursing practice: Nurses in diverse roles should have an understanding of these rare tumor types to support assessment and early identification with their patients.

Keywords: fallopian cancer; incidence; nursing management; vaginal cancer; vulvar cancer.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Early Detection of Cancer
Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female / diagnosis
Genital Neoplasms, Female / etiology*
Genital Neoplasms, Female / therapy
Humans
Incidence
Risk Factors