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Vulval Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

If you or your family have been affected by the late diagnosis or misdiagnosis of vulval cancer, our team of expert medical negligence solicitors can help you pursue a claim for compensation.

To speak with one of our vulval cancer misdiagnosis solicitors call 0800 358 3848 or complete our online enquiry form.

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Vulval cancer generally presents with vulval itching and a change in the skin of the vulva which appears either white, red or dark brown. Some patients present with more advanced disease where the groin nodes are enlarged.

Diagnosis should be reached by a gynaecological oncologist who will take a history and examine the vulva. Staging investigations include blood count, renal function tests, chest x-rays and CT or MRI of the pelvis and abdomen.

Vulval cancer misdiagnosis

The main form of treatment is surgery and includes radical vulvectomy and skin grafting. Unfortunately most patients with vulval carcinoma present with late disease. Therefore medical negligence claims are difficult to prove. However, vulval cancer misdiagnosis claims may be brought for:

  • Failure to carry out adequate examination or take an accurate history
  • Failure to refer a patient to a gynaecological oncologist for further investigation
  • Mistakes in interpreting the investigations
  • Mistaken diagnosis of vulval cancer often resulting in unnecessary mutilating surgery which often seriously affects psychosexual function
Read more about our vulval cancer misdiagnosis cases.

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We achieve record damages for people suffering serious injury following medical negligence. Last year, we recovered more than £200m in compensation claims.

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We have more than 30 years' experience pursuing claims for people injured by medical negligence, clinical negligence, medical accidents and medical mistakes.

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We are ranked top tier in leading legal directories and regularly recognised in industry awards. We are accredited by APIL, panel members of AvMA and members of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel.

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