Prevalence of vulval lichen planus in a cohort of women with oral lichen planus: an interdisciplinary study

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Authors

P Belfiore · Institute of Child and Mother Health

Olga Di Fede · University of Palermo

Daniela Cabibi · University of Palermo

Giuseppina Campisi · University of Palermo

G.S. Amarù · University of Palermo

Stefano De Cantis · University of Palermo

Emiliano Maresi ·

Abstract

This study showed a 57% prevalence of VLP in selected patients with OLP. The high prevalence of VLP of 92% in the women who were free of vulval symptoms confirmed the usefulness of this careful integrated approach.

Topics & Keywords

Oral Health Pathology and Treatment Cancer and Skin Lesions Genital Health and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Dermatology

Volume 155, Issue 5, pp. 994-998

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2006.07480.x

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