Lesions of the vulva Flashcards
1
Q
microscopic features of Lichen Sclerosis (chronic atrophic vulvitis)
A
epidermal atrophy
hydropic degeneration (oedema) of basal cells
replacement of dermis by a dense collagenous fibrous tissue
a bandlike lymphocytic infiltrate
2
Q
what causes condyloma acuminatum (genital warts)
A
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
there is no dysplasia
3
Q
bartholins gland cyst causes
A
results from obstruction of bartholin duct usually by infection
4
Q
what is lichen simplex chronicus
A
results from rubbing and scratching to relieve itchiness
characterised by hyperplasia of squamous epithelium
variable dermal inflammation
hyperkeratosis
5
Q
malignant neoplasms
A
85% are squamous cell carcinoma
rest are basal cell carcinoma
melanomas
adenocarcinoma
