Abstract
Primary vulvar and vaginal tumors are rare malignancies. The most common histological subtype of both vulvar and vaginal cancers is squamous cell carcinoma. Ultrasound, computed tomography positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging are used in imaging. Since treatment options may vary depending on the stage of the disease, pre-treatment imaging has become important. In this review, the imaging features of vulvar and vaginal tumors will be discussed.
Keywords: Vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, magnetic resonance imaging
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