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Clin Exp Dermatol Ther: CEDT-118 .  \nDOI: 10.29011/2575-8268/100018  \nVestibular Papillomatosis: 8 Cases Series  \nM Mseddi*, S Miladi, Kh Sellami, F Frikha, E Bahloul, AMasmoudi, H Turki  \nDepartment of Dermatology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia  \n*Corresponding author: Madiha Mseddi, Department of Dermatology, Hedi Chaker University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia. Tel:  \n+21698241548; [Email: madiha.mseddi@laposte.net](Email: madiha.mseddi@laposte.net)  \nCitation: Mseddi M, Miladi S, Sellami Kh, Frikha F, Bahloul E, et al. (2017) Vestibular Papillomatosis 8 Cases Series. Clin Exp  \nDermatol Ther: CEDT-118 . DOI: 10.29011/2575-8268/100018  \nReceived Date: 17 March, 2017; Accepted Date: 18 April, 2017; Published Date: 25 April, 2017  \nAbstract  \nIntroduction: Vestibular papillomatosis is an anatomical variant of the vestibular mucosa that is rarely reported in the literature.  \nPatients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 8 cases of VP diagnosed in the department of Dermatology of Hedi Chaker University hospital of Sfax. The study period went from June 2005 to January 2016.  \nResults: There are 8 women between the ages of 20 and 38 (average age 26) . Seven of them were married. The unmarried patient denied any sexual activity. Four of them were sent for suspicion of condyloma acuminatum. Two patients were impaired by vulvar pruritus and two patients reported dyspareunia. Three patients were pregnant (term of 16, 28 and 30 weeks ofamenorrhea). A patient (unmarried) consulted for the unsightly aspect. The lesions were discovered fortuitously by the gynecologist (4 cases) or by the patient herself. The examination found multiple papillomatous, pinky, filiform, translucent lesions of the same color as the vulvar mucosa, arranged symmetrically on the internal slopes ofthe labia minora and each having a base separated from each other’s. The typical clinical appearance of the lesions and the symmetrical character allowed us to carry the diagnosis of vestibular papillomatosis.  \nDiscussion: Vestibular papillomatosis is an uncommon benign condition which was first recognized by Altmeyer in 1981. This condition is very rare so that its incidence is difficult to estimate. It has been recorded in healthy young women in the range of 1 to 33% . The clinical resemblance and localization of VP has caused controversy about its etiology. VP has been reported with HPV but a consistent association has not been proven. Its diagnosis is based solely on clinical presentation. Five clinical parameters were suggested by Moyal-Barranco, et al. in order to facilitate the differential diagnosis of VP from genital warts. Dermatoscopy of VP reveals abundant and irregular vascular channels in the transparent core of cylindrical papillae. The Histology of this condition is characterized by finger-like protrusions of a loose connective tissue covered by normal vulvar epithelium. Some vacuolated epithelial cells can occur.  \nConclusion: Vestibular papillae are normal anatomical variant and may be considered as the female equivalent of pearly penile papules in men. A correct diagnosis prevents unnecessary concern, laboratory tests and treatments  \nIntroduction  \nMany physiological variations could be seen in the external female genital organs. Vestibular papillomatosis (VP) is an anatomical variant of the vestibular mucosa that is rarely reported in the literature. Owing to its papillomatous appearance, it had been thought to be a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) disease, for a longtime [1] . Currently, it could be misdiagnosed as genital warts [2] . Dermatologists as well as gynecologists must recognize this condition to avoid unnecessary laboratory tests and treatments. Wereport 8 cases of VP that had been diagnosed in our department during the last decade.  \nPatients and Methods  \nWe conducted a retrospective study of 8 cases of VP diagnosed in the departmen","cbCaisFlKF4FyoqJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisFlKF4FyoqJ","pdf",479413,"English","# Introduction\n# Patients and Methods\n# Results\n## Case characteristics\n# Discussion\n# Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What is vestibular papillomatosis and why is it often confused with other conditions?\",\"answer\":\"Vestibular papillomatosis is an anatomical variant of the vestibular mucosa. Because of its papillomatous appearance, it can be misdiagnosed as HPV-related genital warts.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the 8-case series conducted and what was used for diagnosis?\",\"answer\":\"The study was retrospective and included 8 cases diagnosed in dermatology over June 2005 to January 2016. Diagnosis was clinical, supported by recorded epidemiological, sexual, and gynecologic/obstetric history.\"},{\"question\":\"What symptoms and circumstances were observed among the cases?\",\"answer\":\"Among the cases, some patients reported vulvar pruritus and dyspareunia, several were pregnant, and lesions were often discovered incidentally by either the gynecologist or the patient. Some were initially evaluated due to suspicion of condyloma acuminatum.\"}]","Vestibular Papillomatosis - 8 Cases Series - Clinical case report | PDF"]