Disease or Syndrome
vulvar disease
[ vuhl-var dih-zeez ]
Subclass of:
Female Genital Diseases
Definitions related to vulvar diseases:
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(vulvar disorder) A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the vulva. Representative examples include infection, Bartholin gland adenoma, and vulvar carcinoma.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Pathological processes of the VULVA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(vulvar disorders) The vulva is the external part of a woman's genitals. Some problems you can have with the vulvar area include Vaginitis or vulvovaginitis, swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina; Skin problems due to allergy; Vulvar cancer; Vulvodynia, or vulvar pain. Symptoms may include redness, itching, pain, or cracks in the skin. Treatment depends on the cause.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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