Vulval lymphangiectasia.
Three cases of lymphangiectasia of the vulva are reported. One case followed Wertheim's hysterectomy for carcinoma of the cervix; two other cases had Crohn's disease with perineal involvement. Lymphangiectasia is a secondary phenomenon resulting from obstruction of previously normal lymphatics. This is in contrast with lymphangioma which is an anatomical abnormality. A review of the literature suggests that the vulval skin may be particularly susceptible to the formation of lymphangiectasia, and our patients' experiences suggest that they are easily mis-diagnosed.
Handfield-Jones
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SE
Department of Dermatology, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK.
Prendiville
W J
WJ
Norman
S
S
D000328:Adult; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000150:complications*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000150:complications*