Three cases of Lipschutz vulval ulceration.
A Lipschütz ulcer or 'ulcus vulvae acutum' is an acute simple ulceration of the vulva or vagina of non-venereal origin which can be associated with lymphadenopathy. Three cases are described with accompanying clinical photographs. Two cases refer to adolescents, one an infant, all without any history of sexual contact. The cases serve to illustrate a little known but potentially important differential diagnosis of vulval ulceration.
Alés-Fernández
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Department of Dermatology, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, 41009 Seville, Spain. malesfer@hotmail.com
Rodríguez-Pichardo
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García-Bravo
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Ferrándiz-Pulido
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Camacho-Martínez
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D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005672:Fusidic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D014622:Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014622:Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies; D005672:Fusidic Acid