Abstract
The vulva collectively refers to the external female genitalia. It includes the mons pubis, labia majora and minora, clitoris, vestibule with the urethral and vaginal orifices, posterior fourchette and perineum. The epithelial covering is predominately skin (keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium), except for the vestibule, which is mucosa (nonkeratinized). Vulvar diseases are primarily epithelial in origin and usually can be seen externally. Therefore, most vulvar specimens can be handled in a manner similar to other skin specimens with emphasis on proper orientation and an evaluation of surgical margins.
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Hruban, R.H., Westra, W.H., Phelps, T.H., Isacson, C. (1996). Vulva. In: Surgical Pathology Dissection. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2548-3_22
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