Less Common Gynecologic Malignancies: An Integrative Review.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE\nTo review current data on vaginal, vulvar, and fallopian tube cancers, including incidence, diagnosis, staging, risk reduction measures, and management.\n\n\nDATA SOURCES\nA review of retrieved articles dated 2006-2018 from PubMed.\n\n\nCONCLUSION\nEarly diagnosis and treatment of rare gynecologic cancers is dependent on a thorough history and examination. Of particular interest is the role of fallopian tube as the location of primary origin of ovarian and peritoneal cancers as well as the potential for vaccination prevention of vaginal and vulvar cancers.\n\n\nIMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE\nNurses in diverse roles should have an understanding of these rare tumor types to support assessment and early identification with their patients.