NON CANCEROUS TUMORS OF THE VULVA

- Fibroma,

- lipoma

- neurofibroma

These are all benign tumors of varying sizes. Fibroma is the most common benign solid tumor of the vulva. It arises from deeper connective tissues of the labia majora (dermatofibroma). Vulval fibroma grow slowly. It may be small but malignant change is very low. Surgical removal is necessary as they produce discomforts .

HYDRADENOMA : Hydradenoma arises from the sweat gland in the vulva, usually located in the anterior part of the labia majora (38%). It rarely exceeds 1 cm. It is a benign lesion but its reddish look and complex adenomatous pattern on histology may be confused with adenocarcinoma. Simple excision and biopsy is adequate.

VULVAL ENDOMETRIOSIS: -

Vulval endometriosis is usually found at the site of old obstetric laceration, episiotomy or area of excised Bartholin’s duct cyst. It may appear as a swelling near the insertion of the round ligaments in the anterior partof the labia majora. It may be associated with pelvic endometriosis. Its presence is limited only during reproductive period and becomes enlarged and tender during menstruation.

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR NON CANCEROUS VULVAL TUMOURS: -

The medicines that can be thought of use are:-

• Ambra grisea
• Caladium
• Calcarea carb
• Conium Mac
• Fagopyrum
• Helonias etc.