Synchronous genitourinary lichen sclerosus signals a distinct urinary microbiome profile in men with urethral stricture disease. [PDF]
PurposeAlterations in the urinary microbiome have been associated with urological diseases. The microbiome of patients with urethral stricture disease (USD) remains unknown.
Breyer, Benjamin N +9 more
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HPV infection and immunochemical detection of cell-cycle markers in verrucous carcinoma of the penis [PDF]
Penile verrucous carcinoma is a rare disease and little is known of its aetiology or pathogenesis. In this study we examined cell-cycle proteins expression and correlation with human papillomavirus infection in a series of 15 pure penile verrucous ...
A Ouban +58 more
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Bullous lichen sclerosus: isolated vulvar involvement [PDF]
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 +4 more
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Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis in pre-existing lichen sclerosus
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 +4 more
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Etiology, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Scoping Review
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
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Conscious sedation with inhaled 50% nitrous oxide/oxygen premix in photodynamic therapy sessions for vulvar lichen sclerosus treatment [PDF]
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
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Unexpected high frequency of genital involvement in women with clinical and hostological features of oral lichen planus [PDF]
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 +6 more
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Management of patients with the atrophic variant of vulvar lichen sclerosus [PDF]
Aim.The objective is to optimize the diagnosis and management of the atrophic variant of the vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS). Materials and methods. We examined 58 female patients from 20 to 70 years old with the atrophic variant of the vulvar LS.
Ekaterina V. Kolesnikova +3 more
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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 +3 more
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Diagnostic criteria for erosive lichen planus affecting the vulva: an international electronic-Delphi consensus exercise [PDF]
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 +3 more
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