Zoon Vulvitis as a Differential Diagnosis in an HIV-Infected Patient: A Short Report

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 treate...

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Published in:Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care 2013-05, Vol.12 (3), p.159-161
Main Authors: Reis, Helena Lucia Barroso dos, Vargas, Paulo Roberto Merçon de, Lucas, Elton, Camporez, Thais, Ferreira, Dennis de Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
HIV Infections - complications
HIV Infections - pathology
HIV Infections - therapy
Humans
Middle Aged
Plasma Cells - physiology
Skin Ulcer - etiology
Skin Ulcer - pathology
Skin Ulcer - therapy
Vulvitis - etiology
Vulvitis - pathology
Vulvitis - therapy
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2325-9574
2325-9582
2325-9582
DOI:10.1177/2325957412467694