Vulvar Dystrophy

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Etiology 4 Differential-diagnosis 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

More Specific Terms

• lichen sclerosus
• vulvar (vaginal) vestibulitis
• vulvar intraepithelial hyperplasia
• vulvar pruritis
• vulvar squamous cell hyperplasia
• vulvovaginal candidiasis

Introduction

• Non- neoplastic, primarily vulvar skin disease.

Etiology

• lichen sclerosus
• squamous cell hyperplasia
• intraepithelial neoplasia
• lichen simplex chronicus
• lichen planus

Differential-diagnosis

• contact dermatitis
• seborrheic dermatitis
• psoriasis
• vulvovaginal candidiasis

More General Terms

• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

Additional Terms

• vulva

References

1. Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004
2. National Guideline Clearinghouse Diagnosis and management of vulvar skin disorders. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ngc-guideline: [1]
   - 2007 UK national guideline on the management of vulval conditions. British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) ngc-guideline: [2]

vulvar dystrophy (vulvar disorder)