Vulvovaginal lichen planus: A case report
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چکیده
Genital lichen planus (LP) forms a small but significant proportion of non-venereal genital dermatoses. Lesions vulvovaginal LP are often asymptomatic and may be overlooked on self-examination. Clinical features very similar to sclerosus which is frequently seen in children whereas mucosal vulval commonly affects adult females. Histopathological examination the lesion an important diagnostic tool for its early diagnosis as progressive disease poses risk scarring. We report case 56-year-old postmenopausal female presenting with hypopigmented patches vulva 10 years.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Our Dermatology Online
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2081-9390']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7241/ourd.2021e.54