Title

Clinical Recommendation: Pediatric Lichen Sclerosus

Authors

Authors

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

Comments

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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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