Vulvitis, leukoplakic N90.4

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Single, limited Leukoplakia vulvae without tendency to shrink the vulva.

Therapy
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Superficial ablation by means of curettage,CO2 laser, electrocaustic. Cryosurgery is used especially in the case of surface expansion. Alternatively, local application of 5-fluorouracil cream(e.g. Efudix cream) once/day for 3-5 days. Regular check-ups of the findings.

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Cryosurgery; Curettage; Fluorouracil; Laser; Leukoplakia vulvae;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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