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Unexpected high frequency of genital involvement in women with clinical and hostological features of oral lichen planus [PDF]

, 2006
The main aims of this cross-sectional study were: (i) to assess the frequency of genital (vulval) lichen planus (VLP) and vulval lichen sclerosus (VLS) in women affected with oral lichen planus (OLP), regardless of the genital symptoms reported; and (ii)
BELFIORE, P, CABIBI, Daniela, CAMPISI, Giuseppina, DE CANTIS, Stefano, DI FEDE, Olga, KERR, AR, MARESI, Emiliano   +6 more
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Bullous lichen sclerosus: isolated vulvar involvement [PDF]

Dermatology Online Journal, 2018
We present a patient with the bullous form of lichen sclerosus of the vulva. She had no lesions in other cutaneous and mucosal areas. We used topical tacrolimus and topical clobetasol propionate. The patient was lesion free at the first-year follow-up.
Kavak, Ayşe, Erdoğan, Bilgen, Topkarc, Zeynep, Sönmezler, Hazal, Sakız, Damlanur   +4 more
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High frequency of loss of heterozygosity in vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is associated with invasive vulval squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) [PDF]

, 2001
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is thought to be the premalignant phase of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated vulval squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC).
Abbou, M. (Mustaffa), Dinjens, W.N.M. (Winand), Ijzendoorn, Y. (Ynske), Krijger, R.R. (Ronald) de, Lindstedt, E.W. (Eric), Tilanus, H.W. (Hugo), Wijnhoven, B.P.L. (Bas)   +6 more
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Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis in pre-existing lichen sclerosus

Dermatologica Sinica, 2014
Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis (VCP) is a rare, benign vulvar disorder that presents with erythematous patches and erosions. Patients with VCP usually experience vulvodynia, pruritus, or dyspareunia, which may cause severe discomfort.
Han Su Kim, Heung Yeol Kim, Eun Joo Park, Kwang Ho Kim, Kwang Joong Kim   +4 more
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Conscious sedation with inhaled 50% nitrous oxide/oxygen premix in photodynamic therapy sessions for vulvar lichen sclerosus treatment [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2015
Photodynamic therapy has been described as an effective therapeutic option in selected cases of anogenital lichen sclerosus that are refractory to first-line treatments.
Joana Cabete, Sara Campos, Sara Lestre
doaj   +1 more source

The vulvar microbiome in lichen sclerosus and high-grade intraepithelial lesions

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023
BackgroundThe role of the vulvar microbiome in the development of (pre)malignant vulvar disease is scarcely investigated. The aim of this exploratory study was to analyze vulvar microbiome composition in lichen sclerosus (LS) and vulvar high-grade ...
Lisa Pagan, Lisa Pagan, Bertine W. Huisman, Bertine W. Huisman, Michelle van der Wurff, Rosanne G. C. Naafs, Frank H. J. Schuren, Ingrid M. J. G. Sanders, Wiep Klaas Smits, Wiep Klaas Smits, Romy D. Zwittink, Romy D. Zwittink, Jacobus Burggraaf, Jacobus Burggraaf, Robert Rissmann, Robert Rissmann, Robert Rissmann, Jurgen M. J. Piek, Jannie G. E. Henderickx, Jannie G. E. Henderickx, Mariëtte I. E. van Poelgeest, Mariëtte I. E. van Poelgeest   +21 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnostic criteria for erosive lichen planus affecting the vulva: an international electronic-Delphi consensus exercise [PDF]

, 2013
Background: There is no defined set of criteria for diagnosing erosive lichen planus affecting the vulva (ELPV) and there is geographical variation in management.
Leighton, Paul, Murphy, R., Simpson, R. C., Thomas, K.S.   +3 more
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Etiology, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Scoping Review

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2020
Objective. Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder, which affects women of all ages. With numerous controversies as regards to the nomenclature, diagnosis and its association with neoplastic conditions, we decided to conduct a ...
Nilanchali Singh, Prafull Ghatage
doaj   +1 more source

Predicting the development of vulvar lichen sclerosus

RUDN Journal of Medicine
Relevance. The issue of timely diagnosis and treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus has become especially acute in recent years due to the “rejuvenation” of the disease and the risk of its malignancy.
Ekaterina V. Kolesnikova, Alexander V. Zharov, Lyudmila K. Osipova, Artem I. Dupleev   +3 more
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The usefulness of high-frequency ultrasonography in the evaluation of vulvar dermatoses in postmenopausal women – a preliminary report

Journal of Ultrasonography, 2019
Introduction: The vulva is an external female genital organ with complex anatomy and histology. In postmenopausal women, this region is at particular risk of different types of conditions known as dermatoses.
Michał Migda, Marian Stanisław Migda, Bartosz Migda, Marek Maleńczyk   +3 more
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