Naslov
Multiple Angiokeratomas of the Vulva: Case Report and Literature Review

Autori
Buljan, Marija ; Poduje, Sanja ; Šitum, Mirna ; Bulat, Vedrana ; Bolanča, Željana ; Tomas, Davor

Izvornik
Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica (1330-027X) 18 (2010), 4; 271-275

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
angiokeratoma ; multiple angiokeratomas ; vulva

Sažetak
Angiokeratomas of the vulva are relatively rare finding and a limited number of cases have been reported in the literature. Clinically, angiokeratomas of the vulva are benign vascular lesions usually occurring in middle-aged or older women. Microscopically these lesions are characterized by epidermal hyperkeratosis, papillomatosis, acanthosis, and marked dilatation of the papillary dermal vessels. In most patients, genital lesions are asymptomatic ; however, bleeding, dyspareunia and other symptoms have been described. We report a case of a 45-year-old woman with numerous blue-to-red, scaly papules that spread over the entire area of both labia majora. The patient reported occasional pruritus and burning sensations, discomfort during the intercourse, and significant psychological burden. Histopathologic analysis of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of angiokeratoma, and all lesions were electrocauterized under local anesthesia. The results of the treatment were very satisfactory, with no side effects or complications. During one- year follow-up, no relapses were noted and the patient remained asymptomatic. Therefore, dermatovenereologists should be aware of angiokeratomas and respective therapeutic options when examining a patient with pruritic, painful, or bleeding lesions in the genital region.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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