Zoon vulvitis as a differential diagnosis in an HIV-infected patient: a short report

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2013 May-Jun;12(3):159-61. doi: 10.1177/2325957412467694. Epub 2013 Feb 28.

Abstract

Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis or Zoon vulvitis is a rare benign condition that affects the vulva chronically. We herein report a case of Zoon vulvitis in a 52-year-old HIV-infected patient with an uncommon ulcerovegetating lesion diagnosed by histopathologic findings. The patient was treated with clobetasol propionate ointment and oral corticosteroid. Zoon vulvitisis is a rare vulvar disorder that offers a challenging diagnose and therapy. The patient was appropriately treated and remains disease free.

Keywords: HIV; Zoon vulvitis; vulvar ulcer; vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • HIV Infections / pathology*
  • HIV Infections / therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma Cells / physiology*
  • Skin Ulcer / etiology
  • Skin Ulcer / pathology*
  • Skin Ulcer / therapy
  • Vulvitis / etiology
  • Vulvitis / pathology*
  • Vulvitis / therapy