EMAS clinical guide: Vulvar lichen sclerosus in peri and postmenopausal women

Perez-Lopez F. R., Ceausu I., Depypere H., Erel C. T., Lambrinoudaki I., Rees M., ...More

MATURITAS, vol.74, no.3, pp.279-282, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 74 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2012.12.006
  • Journal Name: MATURITAS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.279-282
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory disease which affects genital labial, perineal and perianal areas, producing significant discomfort and psychological distress. However there may be diagnostic delay because of late presentation and lack of recognition of symptoms.