Zoon Vulvitis as a Differential Diagnosis in an HIV-Infected Patient

Helena Lúcia Barroso dos Reis, Paulo Roberto Merçon de Vargas, Elton Almeida Lucas, Thais Camporez, Dennis de Carvalho Ferreira

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC) · 2013 · 10 citations · 4 references

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Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis or Zoon vulvitis is a rare benign condition that affects the vulva chronically. We herein report a case of Zoon vulvitis in a 52-year-old HIV-infected patient with an uncommon ulcerovegetating lesion diagnosed by histopathologic findings. The patient was treated with clobetasol propionate ointment and oral corticosteroid. Zoon vulvitisis is a rare vulvar disorder that offers a challenging diagnose and therapy. The patient was appropriately treated and remains disease free.

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