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Unknown Lesion on the Vulva

Does it look like any of these?

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A Bartholin cyst is a painless swelling on one side.

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A Bartholin abscess is very tender, unilateral, with swelling and redness.

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Primary syphilis is a painless, wet ulcer with swelling around it.

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Secondary syphilis have multiple moist lesions


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Herpes start off as 1-2 mm blisters, which then break open, leaving painful ulcers.

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LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum)

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Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN III) gives a focal, white lesion.

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A vulvar hematoma, seen here in the patient's left labia majora, is extremely painful.


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Monilia (yeast, candida) of the vulva is an itchy red rash.

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Lichen sclerosis gives a white discoloration with loss of anatomic detail.

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Molluscom contagiosum are painless, raised lesions of 1-2 mm, with a central dimple.

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An inclusion cyst is a painless cyst at the opening of the vagina.


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Chancroid has an irregular, wet ulcer.

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Tinea Cruris provides a raised, red, intensely itchy rash.

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Hypertrophic vulvar dystrophy gives a diffuse, itchy, white lesion.

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Condylomas (venereal warts) are small, painless, couliflower-like growths.


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Vulvar abcess is tense and painful.

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Skene's gland abscess.

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Melanosis has multiple, flat, asymptomatic lesions.

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Vulvar cancer is an erosive, friable lesion.


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Vulvar vestibulitis causes painful intercourse.

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Runner's rash is a painful abrasion.

 

These videos are enhancements to the original Navy Publication

Pelvic Exam Video

Vulva Anatomy Video

Wet Mount Video


 

 

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Operational Medicine
 Health Care in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMED P-5139
  January 1, 2001

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