Sexual Health | HPV infection, including HPV related neoplasia | Genital Lumps

Genital lumps
Session overview
Description
This session explains the clinical approach to genital lumps and lists the key differential diagnoses.

Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• state elements of history taking required to assess a patient with a genital lump or lumps
• describe necessary examination elements and possible findings in a patient with a genital lump
• list the differential diagnosis of genital lumps
• recognise indications for, and understand how to perform, a skin biopsy
• identify situations in which consultant advice or specialist referral is appropriate

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should complete the following sessions:

• Module 1/Sexual history (260-0002)
• Module 1/Male genital examination (260-0008)
• Module 1/Female genital examination (260-0009)

This session describes the clinical approach to a patient who presents with a genital lump or lumps, and details key elements of history taking, examination and investigations.

The main differential diagnoses of genital lumps are listed, plus indications for biopsy, consultant advice and specialist referral.