Paget’s disease of the vulva. A ten-year experience

Background: Paget's disease of the vulva is a rare neoplasmatic lesion which mainly affects postmenopausal women. Method: Results: We conducted a retrospective study during the period January 1996 till December 2005 in which I I cases of Paget's disease were detected. The clinical manifestations, management, specific pathological features, treatment and prognosis of each patient are presented. Conclusion: Surgical treatment is the current standard and long-term follow-up is required.

Paget’s disease of the vulva; Diagnosis; Management; Prognosis

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