There are few publications in the literature about the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of vulvar cancer. Previous and recent studies that pointed out the basic mechanisms of carcinogenesis at this site are discussed in a comprehensive way by this review article. Genetic disturbs, association with human papillomavirus (HPV) and other possible factors involved in vulvar carcinogenesis are discussed.
Vulvar malignant neoplasm; Etiopathogenesis; Human papillomavirus; Carcinogenesis
