| Literature DB >> 23372329 |
Debabrata Barmon1, Amal Chandra Kataki, Lima Imchen, Jagannath Dev Sharma.
Abstract
Extra mammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is a rare condition, which affects postmenopausal women. Wide local excision may not be appropriate in elderly patients with extensive disease. It is an uncommon malignant neoplasia with a high local recurrence rate. The standard treatment is local excision of the affected area with adequate margins; however, 40~45% of cases recur after surgery within 4 years. Although surgery is currently considered the preferred primary treatment for EMPD, it has a high relapse rate due to the multifocal nature of the disease. Hence, RT in selected cases of EMPD of vulva may be beneficial.Entities:
Keywords: Extra mammary Paget's disease of vulva; extra mammary Paget's disease; radiotherapy
Year: 2012 PMID: 23372329 PMCID: PMC3555016 DOI: 10.4103/0976-7800.104474
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Midlife Health