Diagnosis of Primary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Vulva in a Postmenopausal Woman
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a very rare disease of female genital tract, most commonly seen in vulva and unusual in postmenopausal period. Herein, we report the 8th case of pure vulvar LCH in a postmenopausal woman. We pay attention to the differential diagnosis in postmenopausal state, features of pathologic diagnosis, and treatment options.
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دوره 2013 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013