Modified radical vulvectomy
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| Modified radical vulvectomy | |
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| Term | Modified radical vulvectomy |
| Short definition | modified radical hysterectomy - (pronounced) (MAH-dih-FIDE RA-dih-kul HIS-teh-REK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove the uterus, cervix, upper part of the vagina, and surrounding ligaments and tissues. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, or nearby lymph nodes may also be removed. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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modified radical vulvectomy - (pronounced) (MAH-dih-FIDE RA-dih-kul vul-VEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove most, but not all, of the vulva (a woman's external genitalia, including the clitoris, labia, and opening to the vagina). The clitoris must not be removed. Sometimes lymph nodes in the groin area are also removed. Also called partial radical vulvectomy
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