Vulvitis plasmacellularis: two new cases

Genitourin Med. 1995 Oct;71(5):311-3. doi: 10.1136/sti.71.5.311.

Abstract

Vulvitis chronica plasmacellularis or Zoon's vulvitis is a rare benign circumscribed inflammation of the vulvar mucosa. It is found in women ranging in age from 26 to 70 years. Shiny, macular erythematous lesions, which are irregular in shape and sharply marginated are usually observed. The histologic findings show chronic subepithelial dense inflammation composed largely of plasma cells. We here report two cases of vulvitis plasmacellularis with typical clinical manifestations, courses and histopathologic findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Erythema / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Vulva / pathology
  • Vulvitis / drug therapy
  • Vulvitis / pathology*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones