J Korean Soc Menopause.  2012 Apr;18(1):70-73.

Lichen Sclerosus in a Post-Menopausal Woman: A Case Report

• Park J
• Kim TH
• Lee HH
• Lee W
• Chung SH

Abstract

Lichen sclerosus (LS) refers to a benign, chronic, progressive dermatologic condition that primarily causes anogenital lesions in middle aged women. But LS has been identifi ed in patients of all ages including those in the fi rst years of life. The risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva is 4% to 5% in women with LS, and has been reported to be as high as 7% in some reviews. We recently encountered a case of LS in a post-menopausal woman without hormone therapy. To remind clinicians of the neglected issue of LS, we report a case of LS with literature review.

Keyword

Lichen sclerosus; Postmenopause

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Female
Humans
Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
Lichens
Middle Aged
Postmenopause
Vulva

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Vulva of woman with lichen sclerosus. (A) The vulva area shows pallor, fusion and resorption of labia, pale polygonal plaques, erythema and erosive lesion. (B) Punch biopsy was performed, and after 6 days, the lesion was spontaneously healed.

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