Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
Vol. 8 No. 7 (2024): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research

Extramammary Paget's Disease of the Vulva: A Rare Case Report

Pancakarsa, Eka Prasetya (Unknown)
Kiki Ahmad Rizki (Unknown)
Monty P. Soemitro (Unknown)
Maman Abdurahman (Unknown)
Yohana Azhar (Unknown)
Dodi L. H. L. Gaol (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 May 2024

Abstract

Background: Extramammary Paget’s Disease (EMPD) is a rare disease characterized by intraepithelial involvement of the skin by non-squamous carcinoma cells in areas containing apocrine glands such as the vulva, perineum, perianal area, scrotum, and penis. Case presentation: A 48 year old woman complained of a non-healing wound in the genital area for 1 year. The wound feels painful and does not bleed easily. No lumps were found anywhere else. The patient works as a private employee with minimal exposure to sunlight. No history of trauma. There is a history of surgical biopsy with the result of a malignant tumor with an impression Extramammary Paget Disease. Conclusion: We present a case of a rare malignant tumor with EMPD impression of the vulva, extending to the perineum and suprapubic.

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bsm

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience

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BioScientia Medicina is an open access international scholarly journal in the field of biomedicine and translational research aimed to publish a high-quality scientific paper including original research papers, reviews, short communication, and technical notes. This journal welcomes the submission ...