Diagnosis of Primary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Vulva in a Postmenopausal Woman | Zendy

Sefa Kurt | Zendy; Mehmet Tunç Canda | Zendy; Aycan Kopuz | Zendy; Dudu Solakoğlu Kahraman | Zendy; Abdullah Taşyurt | Zendy

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Diagnosis of Primary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Vulva in a Postmenopausal Woman

Author(s) -

Sefa Kurt,

Mehmet Tunç Canda,

Aycan Kopuz,

Dudu Solakoğlu Kahraman,

Abdullah Taşyurt

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

case reports in obstetrics and gynecology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2090-6684

pISSN - 2090-6692

DOI - 10.1155/2013/962670

Subject(s) - vulva , langerhans cell histiocytosis , medicine , postmenopausal women , differential diagnosis , female circumcision , histiocytosis , dermatology , rare disease , disease , pathology , gynecology

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a very rare disease of female genital tract, most commonly seen in vulva and unusual in postmenopausal period. Herein, we report the 8th case of pure vulvar LCH in a postmenopausal woman. We pay attention to the differential diagnosis in postmenopausal state, features of pathologic diagnosis, and treatment options.

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