Postmenopausal vulval disease.
Vulval disease in the postmenopausal age group is relatively common. Some vulval conditions such as lichen sclerosus are more prevalent in the postmenopausal years. Often more than one condition is present at the same time. Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. The risk of progression to malignancy associated with some of these diseases dictates long-term surveillance.
Olsson
Ann
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Vulval Disorders Clinic, Department of Gynaecology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide 5000, Australia. annolsson@chariot.net.au
Selva-Nayagam
Priya
P
Oehler
Martin K
MK
D000368:Aged; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010145:Paget Disease, Extramammary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017698:Postmenopause; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007724:Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy