Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia in a young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report

Diagnosing vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia in a young woman presenting mainly with skin manifestations of lupus and with no other risk factors is a major challenge. The case of a 27-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia is described. Although progress...

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Published in:Lupus 2010-01, Vol.19 (1), p.96-99
Main Authors: Stepanic, V, orusic, A, Matkovic, V, Sentic, M, Bosnic, D, Mahovlic, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications
Vulvar Neoplasms - diagnosis
Vulvar Neoplasms - etiology
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Summary:Diagnosing vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia in a young woman presenting mainly with skin manifestations of lupus and with no other risk factors is a major challenge. The case of a 27-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia is described. Although progression of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia to invasive planocellular carcinoma is rare, prompt and adequate diagnosis and treatment will help ensure the best possible quality of life.
ISSN:0961-2033
1477-0962
DOI:10.1177/0961203309345742