Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome

J Obstet Gynaecol. 2010 Apr;30(3):226-30. doi: 10.3109/01443610903477572.

Abstract

Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome is a distinct variant of classic lichen planus frequently associated with mucocutaneous scarring and vaginal stricture formation, therefore early diagnosis and treatment through a multidisciplinary approach is essential. Management is challenging and is characterised by wide variation in treatments and lack of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Literature review with particular regard to therapeutic approaches is performed with a view towards a cooperative treatment study.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Hematocolpos / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lichen Planus / complications*
  • Lichen Planus / drug therapy
  • Lichen Planus, Oral
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Care Team
  • Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vaginitis / complications*
  • Vaginitis / drug therapy
  • Vaginitis / pathology
  • Vulvitis / complications*
  • Vulvitis / drug therapy
  • Vulvitis / pathology

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Immunosuppressive Agents