Vulvar Lichen Planus
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Introduction Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory, autoimmune,mucocutaneous disorderwithmultiple clinical variants that may involve both keratinized skin and mucosal surfaces. In addition to affecting keratinized skin of the trunk and extremities, LP often affects the oral and vulvovaginal mucosa. Vulvovaginal involvement can be associated with itching, burning, pain, dyspareunia, and destruction of the vulvar and vaginal architecture.
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تاریخ انتشار 2005