Vulval lymphangiectasia: 2 case reports
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20174083Keywords:
Acquired, Congenital, Tuberculosis, Vulval lymphangiectasiaAbstract
Vulval lymphangiectasia is a rare cutaneous condition of lymphatic channels in deep dermal and subcutaneous layers. It can be congenital condition or might develop secondary to tuberculosis, surgery, radiotherapy, crohn’s disease etc. Very few cases have been reported in the literature so far. Diagnosis is mainly clinical aided with histopathology. Various treatment modalities are available for this condition. Surgical treatment is the most commonly used method to treat vulvar lymphangiectasia and has offered promising results. In this report, we present 2 cases of vulval lymphangiectasia- one congenital case and other acquired after tuberculosis.
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