Zoon vulvitis

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Zoon vulvitis, also vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis[1] and plasma cell vulvitis, is a rare pathology of the vulva.

General

Microscopic

Features:

  • Lack of a cornified layer.
  • Abundant plasma cells.

DDx:

Images

See also

References

  1. dos Reis, HL.; de Vargas, PR.; Lucas, E.; Camporez, T.; Ferreira, Dde C.. "Zoon vulvitis as a differential diagnosis in an HIV-infected patient: a short report.". J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 12 (3): 159-61. doi:10.1177/2325957412467694. PMID 23449712.