Lichen sclerosus: a review of the literature and a case of an atypicsurgical treatment

Lichen sclerosus: a review of the literature and a case of an atypicsurgical treatment

Authors

  • F. Ziglioli
  • S. Fornia
  • M. Ciuffreda et al.

Keywords:

Lichen sclerosus, Vulvar disease

Abstract

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic immuno-mediated skin disease of the genital region in men and women. The treatment may be pharmacological or surgical, the choice depending on the extension of the involved area, the histological pattern and the level of functional disease complained by the patient. If the biopsy is negative for neoplastic degeneration  the treatment may be pharmacological only. In our paper, we describe the case of a patient with vulvar disease and labial fusion, burial of the clitoris and severe introital stenosis. In this case, the treatment was surgical.

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Published

01-09-2011

Issue

Vol. 82 No. 1 (2011)

Section

CASE REPORTS

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How to Cite

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Ziglioli F, Fornia S, Ciuffreda et al. M. Lichen sclerosus: a review of the literature and a case of an atypicsurgical treatment. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2011 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Jul. 27];82(1):59-65. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/1366