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Vulvar Ulcers: An Algorithm to Assist With Diagnosis and Treatment
Natalie A Saunders1, Kathryn C Welch1, Hope K Haefner1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Objectives:
Vulvar ulcers can be challenging to diagnose, manage, and treat. Ulcers can be nonspecific in appearance and have many etiologies. Description of the lesion is very important.
Methods:
An interactive vulvar ulcer algorithm was created to aid in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of vulvar ulcers.
Results:
The algorithm flowchart begins with careful history and physical examination. Pending these, specific tests can be obtained to aid in diagnosis. The algorithm also links to appropriate treatments. The algorithm can be accessed on the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease Web site ( issvd.org ). Each underlined word in the algorithm is a hyperlink that leads to a wealth of information on the topic that providers can use to direct testing and aid in diagnosis and treatment.
Conclusions:
The vulvar ulcer algorithm can help clinicians with diagnosis and treatment plans.
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