Pathology Atlas: Vulva
Michael John Hughey
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Michael John Hughey, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD; Senior Attending Physician, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL.

Pathology Texts from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Condyloma
VIN
Paget Disease
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Leiomyosarcoma
Histiocytoma
Carcinoma in situ
Hidradenoma
Syringoma
Nevi
Fibroma
Neurofibroma
Granular cell tumor
Lymphangioma
Condyloma

Fig. 3. Condylomata showing acanthosis, parakeratosis and koilocytotic changes. Volume 1, Chapter 9

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Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN)

Fig. 1. Flat condyloma acuminatum/vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) 1. There is lack of maturation in the lower one third of the epithelium and maturation with koilocytosis in the upper epithelium. Volume 4, Chapter 40


Fig. 2. Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) 3, multifocal. Note raised pale lesions on outer minora and across fourchette. Volume 4, Chapter 40


Fig. 3. Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) 3 (severe dysplasia), basaloid type. This intraepithelial lesion is composed of relatively uniform epithelial cells with little maturation and nuclear hyperchromasia. Volume 4, Chapter 40


Fig. 4. Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) 3 (severe dysplasia/carcinoma in situ ), warty type. Atypical cells extend throughout the full thickness of the epithelium. There is nuclear pleomorphism with koilocytes near the surface. Volume 4, Chapter 40


Fig. 1. VIN III. Note large irregular nuclei, loss of differentiation, and overlying hyperkeratosis (black arrow). Volume 4, Chapter 42

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Paget Disease

Fig. 5. Primary Paget disease (type 1). Note irregular patchy change present on lateral aspect of labium majus. Volume 4, Chapter 40


Fig. 6. Primary Paget disease (type 1). Characteristic large, pale Paget cells are just above basal layer (magnification, ×500). Volume 4, Chapter 40


Fig. 7. Type 3 Paget disease of the vulva (pagetoid urothelial intraepithelial neoplasia [PUIN]). The vulvar epithelium is infiltrated by clusters of high-grade urothelial carcinoma. The nuclei are hyperchromatic with irregular contours. Volume 4, Chapter 40

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Fig. 1. Locally extensive vulvar cancer arising from the posterior lateral vulva ( A) and extending onto the buttocks ( B ). Such cases are commonly associated with profound denial and embarrassment and are generally not resectable primarily. Volume 4, Chapter 43


Fig. 2. Patient with vulvar cancer after 4 weeks ( A) and 6 weeks ( B) of chemoradiation. Extensive tumor resolution is observed and extensive skin reaction demonstrated. Further therapy by posterior exenteration offered local control. Volume 4, Chapter 43


Fig. 8. Superficially invasive squamous cell carcinoma with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) 3. There is a marked inflammatory response.


Fig. 10. Well-differentiated squamous carcinoma. Large cells with abundant cytoplasm form keratin pearls (magnification, ×80).


Fig. 11. Poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. The tumor cells are nonkeratinized, without prominent intercellular bridges. The tumor has a “finger-like” pattern of invasion.


Fig. 12. Adenoid-squamous pattern with pseudoglandular spaces lined by squamous cells (magnification, ×500).


Fig. 13. Squamous cell carcinoma, warty or condylomatous type. The epithelium shows little cellular atypia and the tumor-dermal interface is infiltrative rather than pushing in appearance.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Fig. 14. Basal cell carcinoma. The tumor is composed of small, uniform hyperchromatic cells with peripheral palisading of the nuclei. Central necrosis is present focally.

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Melanoma

Fig. 15. Malignant melanoma. Large nevoid cells with prominent nucleoli extend down from dermoepidermal junction. Some contain pigment (magnification, ×400).

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Leiomyosarcoma

Fig. 16. Leiomyosarcoma of the vulva. The tumor is composed of fascicles of smooth muscle with nuclear atypia, characterized by enlarged, irregular, and hyperchromatic nuclei.

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Histiocytoma

Fig. 17. Fibrous histiocytoma. Spindle-shaped cells with elongated nuclei form swirling patterns (magnification, ×400).

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Carcinoma in situ

Fig. 5. Carcinoma in situ showing epithelial atypia throughout the epithelial layer. Volume 1, Chapter 9

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Hidradenoma

Fig. 7. Hidradenoma of the vulva ( × 25) Volume 1, Chapter 9

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Syringoma

Fig. 8 . Syringoma Numerous dilated sweat gland ducts are seen ( × 35). Volume 1, Chapter 9

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Nevi

Fig. 9. Intradermal nevus. Nevus cells are seen in the upper dermis ( × 40) Volume 1, Chapter 9


Fig. 10. Junctional nevus. This type may become malignant ( × 50) Volume 1, Chapter 9


Fig. 11. Compound nevus. Nevus cells are seen at the junction of the epidermis and dermis and in the upper dermis (× 50)  Volume 1, Chapter 9

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Fibroma

Fig. 13. Fibroma. Coarse bundles of fibroblasts and fibrocytes are seen ( × 65) Volume 1, Chapter 9.

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Neurofibroma

Fig. 14. Neurofibroma. Spindle cells with angulated nuclei are seen ( × 50) Volume 1, Chapter 9.

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Granular cell tumor

Fig. 15. Granular cell tumor ( × 70) Volume 1, Chapter 9.

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Lymphangioma

Fig. 16. Lymphangioma with many dilated lymphatic channels ( × 90) Volume 1, Chapter 9.

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