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Vaginal lichen sclerosus: report of two cases

Authors :
Xavier J
Pedro Vieira-Baptista
Moreira A
Portugal R
Beires J
Tanos V
Source :
Facts, Views & Vision in ObGyn, Europe PubMed Central
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Universa Press, 2018.

Abstract

Background Lichen sclerosus most commonly affects the genital area. Contrarily to lichen planus, the involvement of the oral or vaginal mucosa is rare. Only four cases of vaginal lichen sclerosus have been described in the literature. Case report The authors report two cases of postmenopausal women with a history of vulvar pruritus and burning. Both presented with lesions of the vaginal mucosa compatible with lichen sclerosus, and genital prolapse. Vaginal biopsies confirmed the diagnosis. Initial treatment with topical clobetasol was effective in one of the patients, but in the other patient line therapy with pimecrolimus, triamcinolone, and retinoids was needed. Conclusion Vaginal lichen sclerosus may be underdiagnosed and genital prolapse may favour the development of vaginal lesions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20320418
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Facts, Views & Vision in ObGyn
Accession number :
edsair.pmid.dedup....b07c5159ad6a9831163e950a8f08f549