Liquen escleroso vulvar: estudio descriptivo epidemiológico, clínico e histológico de las pacientes de una consulta monográfica de dermatología ginecológica
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2021
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El liquen escleroso vulvar (LEV) es una dermatosis inflamatoria crónica que afecta de forma predominante a la vulva. Se ha descrito en todos los grupos de edad, pero es más frecuente en mujeres postmenopáusicas. Su etiología es desconocida y probablemente sea multifactorial. En la actualidad se considera una enfermedad autoinmune en pacientes genéticamente predispuestos. El LEV se caracteriza por ser una entidad habitualmente sintomática, progresiva y que cursa con brotes y remisiones. El síntoma predominante es el prurito, aunque puede acompañarse de escozor, dolor y/o dispareunia. Si no es tratado adecuadamente, pueden aparecer complicaciones importantes, como la pérdida de la estructura anatómica normal por las alteraciones estructurales irreversibles y un aumento del riesgo de carcinoma epidermoide vulvar (CEV)...
Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that predominantly involves the vulva. The incidence of VLS is unknown and probably underestimated. It has been described in all age groups, but it is more common in postmenopausal women. Its etiology remains unknown and probably multifactorial, being suggested to be an autoimmune disorder in genetically predisposed patients. Pruritus is the most common presenting symptom. Other symptoms include burning, pain, soreness or dyspareunia. Rarely, VLS may be asymptomatic and is an incidental finding during a routine gynecological examination...
Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that predominantly involves the vulva. The incidence of VLS is unknown and probably underestimated. It has been described in all age groups, but it is more common in postmenopausal women. Its etiology remains unknown and probably multifactorial, being suggested to be an autoimmune disorder in genetically predisposed patients. Pruritus is the most common presenting symptom. Other symptoms include burning, pain, soreness or dyspareunia. Rarely, VLS may be asymptomatic and is an incidental finding during a routine gynecological examination...
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