Zoon Vulvitis as a Differential Diagnosis in an HIV-Infected Patient
Author(s) -
Helena Lúcia Barroso dos Reis,
Paulo Roberto Merçon de Vargas,
Elton Almeida Lucas,
Thais Camporez,
Dennis de Carvalho Ferreira
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of the international association of providers of aids care (jiapac)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.813
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2325-9582
pISSN - 2325-9574
DOI - 10.1177/2325957412467694
Subject(s) - vulvitis , vulva , medicine , differential diagnosis , dermatology , pathology , gynecology , vaginitis
Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis or Zoon vulvitis is a rare benign condition that affects the vulva chronically. We herein report a case of Zoon vulvitis in a 52-year-old HIV-infected patient with an uncommon ulcerovegetating lesion diagnosed by histopathlogic findings. The patient was treated with clobetasol propionate ointment and oral corticosteroid. Zoon vulvitisis is a rare vulvar disorder that offers a challenging diagnose and therapy. The patient was appropriately treated and remains disease free.
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