Pigmented Lesions of the Vulva - 05/08/11
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Approximately one of every 10 women has a pigmented vulvar lesion. Given the risk of melanomas and pigmented vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (squamous cell carcinoma in situ), proper evaluation of vulvar pigmented lesions is critical. Most vulvar lesions are benign; however, vulvar lesions grossly, dermoscopically, and histologically can appear atypical compared with pigmented lesions on the rest of the body. Thus, it is imperative to use not only a keen eye but also a low threshold for biopsy.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Melanoma, Vulva, Nevus, Pigmented lesion, Melanosis, Management
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Vol 28 - N° 4
P. 795-805 - octobre 2010 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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