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NCI: Cancer of the vulva (the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina).,NCI: A carcinoma arising from the vulva. It usually affects elderly women but has been observed in premenopausal women as well. The most frequently seen histologic type is squamous cell carcinoma. The most common site of involvement is the labia majora. In many cases, the development of vulvar cancer is preceded by condyloma or squamous dysplasia.
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