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ReviewInternational journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists2026

Vulvar Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Scientific Progress and Impacts to Pathology Practice.

Lynn Hoang, Somayah Alsolami, Blake Gilks, Jessica N McAlpine, Amy Jamieson

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Review in International journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Lynn HoangDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Division of Anatomical Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia.
Somayah AlsolamiDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Division of Anatomical Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia.
Blake GilksDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Division of Anatomical Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia.
Jessica N McAlpineDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Amy JamiesonDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite vulvar cancer's rarity, meaningful advances have been made to improve the clinical care of affected patients-particularly with respect to vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC). These advances are reflected in changes to tumor classification, surgical strategies, early detection of precursors, and targeted therapeutic exploration. Refinements in histopathologic and molecular classification have enhanced diagnostic precision, enabling more accurate prognostication and facilitating personalized therapeutic decision-making, particularly tailored surgical strategies that can be explored through clinical trials-to improve patient outcomes while reducing patient morbidity. Increased awareness of VSCC precursors have also opened avenues for earlier intervention. This review highlights the key changes in the evolution of VSCC care, with particular emphasis on the expanding responsibilities of pathologists in tumor subtyping [by human papillomavirus (HPV) and p53 status], biomarker-based prognostication, margin evaluation, recognition of precursors and alignment of precursor terminology (particularly HPV independent p53 wild-type lesions). By highlighting both progress and limitations, this review aims to inform future strategies that will further optimize patient outcomes and advance the standard of care in VSCC.

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Carcinoma, Squamous CellVulvar NeoplasmsBiomarkers, TumorFemaleHuman Papillomavirus VirusesHumansPapillomavirus InfectionsPrognosisTumor Suppressor Protein p53Biomarkers, TumorTumor Suppressor Protein p53ClassificationClinical trialHPVp53PrognosticationSquamous cell carcinomaVulvar cancer

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PMID42184992
PMCPMC13460334

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