Korean J Dermatol.
2017 Aug;55(7):435-439.
Vulvar Vestibular Papillomatosis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology and Institute of Hair and Cosmetic Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. leewonsoo@yonsei.ac.kr
Abstract
- Vulvar vestibular papillomatosis (VVP) is a benign condition that can be viewed as the female equivalent of male pearly penile papules. Clinically, VVP is quite often misdiagnosed as condyloma acuminatum. As opposed to condyloma, VVP lesions arise from a distinct mucosal base, match the color of the surrounding mucosa, show symmetrical distribution, and are limited to the inner aspect of the labia minora. Although VVP is quite well known in the gynecological field, this disease entity is not commonly recognized in dermatology settings. Furthermore, a literature search for VVP revealed only nine reports in dermatological journals including one report from Korea. Therefore, through our report we wish to create awareness among dermatologists regarding the occurrence of this frequent but often ignored entity. Recognizing and understanding that papillomatosis of the vulvar vestibule is a normal variant will help dermatologists to avoid incorrect diagnosis and repeated unnecessary treatment.
