Aphthous Ulcers: Lipschütz Ulcer, Syphilis and Other STI

Jacob Bornstein

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Abstract

Of all causes of vulvar cancers, herpes genitalis is the most frequent infectious cause. The approach to the vulvar ulcer should determine if it is a sexually or nonsexually transmitted infection and if neoplasia is involved. Another approach to differentiate vulvar ulcers is according to their presentation, for example, the ulcer being acute, recurrent, or chronic. The differential diagnosis is made according to whether pain, dysuria, or recurrence exists. Specific etiologies of vulvar ulcer are discussed: syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), granuloma inguinale, chancroid, Lipschütz ulcer, and Behcet’s syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVulvar Disease
Subtitle of host publicationBreaking the Myths
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages325-330
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9783319616216
ISBN (Print)9783319616209
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2019

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