Gynaecological Oncology

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. describe anatomy of the vulva, femoral triangle, vaginal region and lower abdominal wall, including blood supply, nerve distribution and lymph drainage of the region; 2. illustrate the epidemiology and aetiology of vulval cancer; 3. identify the histopathology of vulval cancer and list the principles of treatment of vulval cancer; 4. explain the benign, borderline and malignant lesions of the ovary regarding epidemiology; 5. enumerate cervical cancer incidence, precursors, natural history, and risk factors; 6. explain the epidemiology, aetiology and presentation of cervical cancer; 7. list staging of cervical cancer; 8. discuss how to conduct EUA, biopsy and staging; 9. list the treatment modalities in cervical cancer; 10. describe palliative care, prognosis and the prevention of cervical cancer; 11. list risk factors, available screening tests, diagnosis, prevention of ovarian cancer; 12. outline staging of malignant diseases, prognostic factors, methods of treatment and follow up; 13. describe the epidemiology of endometrial cancer; 14. discuss clinical presentation and diagnostic work up for patients with endometrial cancer; and 15. list treatment options for endometrial cancer.

Lesions of the vulva. Benign lesions of the vulva. Pre-malignant lesions of the vulva. Malignant lesions of the vulva. Pruritus vulvae. Disease of the vagina. Vaginal discharge, benign lesions of the vagina. Pre-malignant lesions, malignant lesions of the vagina. Disorders of the cervix, benign lesions of the cervix. Pre-malignant lesions of the cervix, malignant lesions of the cervix. Disorders of the Uterus, benign lesions of the uterus, pre-malignant lesions of the uterus. Disorders of the Ovary, ovarian neoplasms, evaluation of ovarian neoplasms, management of ovarian tumours. Gestational trophoblastic tumours, hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy in gynaecologic practice. Chemotherapy in genital cancer. Radiotherapy in genital cancer.