Liquen escleroso vulvarestudio descriptivo epidemiológico, clínico e histológico de las pacientes de una consulta monográfica de dermatología ginecológica

Zusammenfassung

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...