Article ; Online: Plasma Cell Vulvitis: A Case Series and Follow-Up Study.
Journal of lower genital tract disease
2023 Volume 27, Issue 2, Page(s) 185–189
Abstract: Objectives: Plasma cell vulvitis (PCV) is a rare inflammatory vulvar condition. The aim of this study was to describe the natural history, treatment, impact on quality of life, and factors associated with poorer outcomes for PCV.: Methods: A mixed- ... ...
Abstract | Objectives: Plasma cell vulvitis (PCV) is a rare inflammatory vulvar condition. The aim of this study was to describe the natural history, treatment, impact on quality of life, and factors associated with poorer outcomes for PCV. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was used combining a retrospective case note review with a cross-sectional telephone questionnaire. All women diagnosed with PCV attending the vulvar disorders clinic at the Royal Women's Hospital between January 2011 and December 2020 were included. Results: During the 10-year study period, 7,500 women were seen at the vulval disorders clinic, of whom 21 were diagnosed with PCV (0.28%). Of these women, 12 who were followed up for more than 12 months agreed to participate in the study. At a median of 5 years follow-up, there was variability in symptom severity, with more than half of the women still symptomatic with pain, precipitated by friction and dyspareunia, resulting in a moderate to large impact on quality of life. There were 5 women who were asymptomatic. Only 1 woman had a preexisting history of lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. Potent topical corticosteroids were identified as the preferred treatment. Conclusions: Women with PCV can remain symptomatic for many years with significant impacts on quality of life, which may consequently require long-term support and follow-up. |
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MeSH term(s) | Female ; Humans ; Follow-Up Studies ; Retrospective Studies ; Quality of Life ; Plasma Cells ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Vulvar Diseases ; Vulvitis ; Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus/therapy |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-02-16 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2041332-4 |
ISSN | 1526-0976 ; 1089-2591 |
ISSN (online) | 1526-0976 |
ISSN | 1089-2591 |
DOI | 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000725 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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