title: Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB, UK. nicola.pan@yahoo.com
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Panagiotopoulou
authors.forename: C S M
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Winter-Roach
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006399:Hematocolpos / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D014847:Vulvitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents