Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

History: I have recently gone through surgery for this condition and I had never heard of this precancerous condition until now. I am doing some research to find out how well informed others are of this condition. No one that I personally know, has ever heard of this. My doctor actually told me I am the first one she has ever had diagnosed with VIN and she has been practicing for at least 20 years.

My question: How many of you have ever heard of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia?

You may ask me questions if you want, but I am not asking nor looking for any advice. I just would like to know if you have or have not heard of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia.

Thank you!

[merlee]

Never heard of it. Wish you all the best in your care and recovery.

[LouisVRN, RN]

never heard of it.

[VivaRN]

Yes. Haven't had a diagnosis in any of my patients, but we definitely look for it and refer for anything abnormal. A colposcopy provider I know has diagnosed it.

Best wishes in your journey.

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

Yes. Haven't had a diagnosis in any of my patients, but we definitely look for it and refer for anything abnormal. A colposcopy provider I know has diagnosed it.

Best wishes in your journey.

Yes they usually do a colposcopy to find abnormal cells on the vulva. I found mine and it was an area that the color of the skin had changed. I had it biopsied and it was VIN. It is a precancerous condition and only a small percentage turns to vulvar cancer.

My concern is not many women have heard of this condition and they do not know to check themselfs in this area. My goal is to educate and maybe help save a few lives.

Thank you for replying!

[BabyLady, BSN, RN]

I have never heard of this either and just looked it up....wow.

[TwilightRNurse]

My concern is not many women have heard of this condition and they do not know to check themselfs in this area. My goal is to educate and maybe help save a few lives.

You are awesome!

[AtomicWoman]

Not only have I heard of it, but my WHNP diagnoses it on a fairly regular basis; she is a specialist in vulvar disease. What grade was it, VIN I, II or III? How did your dr. treat it? (Don't answer if you think that question is too nosy!)

VIN-Vulvar - lady partsl Disease-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology : University of Iowa Health Care

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

Not only have I heard of it, but my WHNP diagnoses it on a fairly regular basis; she is a specialist in vulvar disease. What grade was it, VIN I, II or III? How did your dr. treat it? (Don't answer if you think that question is too nosy!)

VIN-Vulvar - lady partsl Disease-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology : University of Iowa Health Care

Mine was VIN II-III. I had a wide local excision which turned into a partial inferior vulvectomy. I found the spot on my perineum, but when the surgeon did surgery it was more extensive than he originally thought.

I do not mind answering questions, so ask away.

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

You are awesome!

Thank you!!! Though not sure how awesome I am, I just want to take what has happened and turn it into a positive.

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

Not only have I heard of it, but my WHNP diagnoses it on a fairly regular basis; she is a specialist in vulvar disease. What grade was it, VIN I, II or III? How did your dr. treat it? (Don't answer if you think that question is too nosy!)

VIN-Vulvar - lady partsl Disease-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology : University of Iowa Health Care

Kudos to your WHNP!!! It is amazing how many have never heard of this or have not had patients with this disease. I am sure those who specialize in this area see it quite often compared to those who are in a generalized practice.

I have been trying to find out what the percentage is of women have been diagnosed with VIN, but have been unsucessful in my search.

[Baloney Amputation, BSN, LPN, RN]

I have definitely read about VIN, but only because of researching on the Internet about CIN and colposcopy.