Vulvar cancer

Canadian Medical Association Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jennifer G. Davis, Jacob McGee, Anjali Kulkarni
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.250797
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Abstract

The incidence of vulvar cancer is 2.3 per 100 000 people in Canada, and is increasing with the rising prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV).[1][1],[2][2] More than 90% of vulvar cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), mostly diagnosed after age 65 years.[2][2],[3][3] Vulvar SCC mimics

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genital Health and Disease Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Volume
198
Issue
7
Pages
E264–E264
Publication date
22 February 2026
Language
EN