Clinical Recommendation: Pediatric Lichen Sclerosus

    Authors

    J. L. Bercaw-Pratt; L. A. Boardman;J. S. Simms-Cendan

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Pediatr Adolesc. Gynecol.

    Keywords

    Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus; Pediatric; Adolescent; ET-ATROPHICUS; FOLLOW-UP; CHILDHOOD; DIAGNOSIS; PUBERTY; CHILDREN; Obstetrics & Gynecology; Pediatrics

    Abstract

    Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the anogenital region that may present in the prepubertal or adolescent patient. Clinical presentations include significant pruritus, labial adhesions, and loss of pigmentation. Treatment includes topical anti-inflammatory agents and long-term follow-up as there is a high risk of recurrence and an increased risk of vulvar cancer in adult women with history of lichen sclerosus. These recommendations are intended for pediatricians, gynecologists, nurse practitioners and others who care for pediatric/adolescent girls in order to facilitate diagnosis and treatment.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

    Volume

    27

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2014

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    111

    Last Page

    116

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000333441600013

    ISSN

    1083-3188

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