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Malignant neoplasm of vagina

A primary or metastatic malignant tumor involving the vagina. Representative examples include carcinomas and sarcomas.

Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer. It is more common in women 60 and older. You are also more likely to get it if you have a human papillomavirus hpv) infection or if your mother took diethylstilbestrol des) when she was pregnant. Doctors prescribed des in the 1950’s to prevent miscarriages.it often doesn’t have early symptoms. However, see your doctor if you notice