Prospective Registry of Gynecologic Patients With Extramammary Paget's Disease
Mayo Clinic
Summary
In addition to evaluating treatment outcomes, tissue samples and swabs will be collected as part of this study to allow physicians to better understand Extramammary Paget's Disease (EMPD). The researchers also want to learn more about the microorganisms (microbiome) that live on or near the areas of skin affected by EMPD, in order to better understand this condition.
Description
This is a prospective cohort study. Patients with Extramammary Paget's Disease (EMPD), specifically women with vulvar/perianal Paget's disease, will be identified during presentation to either the Dermatology Department or Gynecologic Surgery department at Mayo Clinic. During physical exam, the patients will undergo skin/rectum/vagina cultures to evaluate the microbiome in these patients. The patients will be entered into the established care pathway for EMPD. They will be asked to complete sexual health questionnaires including: The Women's Health Clinical Questionnaires include the Menopaus…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Females * Age 18 years or older * Diagnosed with primary or recurrent EMPD of vulva and/or perianal region of the body * Willing and able to provide signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Males * Diagnosis of Paget's Disease in body areas other than vulvar or perianal region
Location
- Mayo ClinicRochester, Minnesota