Ten women had other basal cell carcinomas, either before or after the diagnosis of their vulvar lesions, and in ten patients 11 other malignancies were diagnosed. Basal cell carcinoma of the vulva is an extremely uncommon tumor that rarely metastasizes or spreads. Primary treatment should consist of wide local excision and continued follow-up. We present a patient with remodeled genital prolapse who developed a bifocal localization in the endometrium and vagina. Their usual presentation may mimic cervical or endometrial polyps.
Pathology is required for positive diagnosis which evidences the two components.
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