Acquired lymphangioma circumscriptum of the vulva in a middle aged woman with chronic hidradenitis suppurativa – A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Neelam Gupta, Preeti Joseph*, Lav Behl, Mehak , Sanjeev Uppal

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2023

Article Page : 46-49

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdpo.2023.009

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Abstract

Lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC) is a distention of lymphatic channels present in skin and subcutaneous tissues. LC is either primary (usually present at birth or develops in early childhood) or secondary due to diminished lymphatic outflow. It is commonly prone to develop in oral cavity, tongue, proximal regions of arms and legs, groin, axilla, and trunk. Primary vulvar involvement is unusual. Vulvar LC is a rare untoward outcome of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), which causes significant physical and emotional discomfort. We report a case of acquired LC of vulva as a sequlae of HS in a 42 years old female who presented with painful papules, edema and thickening of the vulva with history of foul-smelling discharging sinuses. The patient was managed surgically by wide excision and reconstructive surgery by Plastic surgery unit.
 

Keywords: Hidradenitis suppurativa, Lymphangioma circumscriptum, Vulva

How to cite : Gupta N, Joseph P, Behl L, Mehak, Uppal S, Acquired lymphangioma circumscriptum of the vulva in a middle aged woman with chronic hidradenitis suppurativa – A case report. IP J Diagn Pathol Oncol 2023;8(1):46-49

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