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Review
. 1989 Oct;65(5):335-7.
doi: 10.1136/sti.65.5.335.

Vulval lymphangiectasia

S E Handfield-Jones  1 , W J Prendiville, S Norman
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Review

Vulval lymphangiectasia

S E Handfield-Jones et al. Genitourin Med. 1989 Oct.

Abstract

Three cases of lymphangiectasia of the vulva are reported. One case followed Wertheim's hysterectomy for carcinoma of the cervix; two other cases had Crohn's disease with perineal involvement. Lymphangiectasia is a secondary phenomenon resulting from obstruction of previously normal lymphatics. This is in contrast with lymphangioma which is an anatomical abnormality. A review of the literature suggests that the vulval skin may be particularly susceptible to the formation of lymphangiectasia, and our patients' experiences suggest that they are easily mis-diagnosed.

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