Rare Giant Angiokeratoma of the Vulva: A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Angiokeratoma of fordyce occurring over on the vulva is a rare condition. Fordyce angiokeratoma is observed more frequently among men than women. In women, it is generally observed in later life, and appears as multiple dark purple papules, measuring 2-4 mm, on the vulva. Case Report: We present the case of a 17-year-old white teenage girl with giant Fordyce angiokeratoma on the right vulva. The angiokeratoma was removed and a V-Y advancement flap was made. Conclusion: In the literature, this is the first childhood case reported

Keywords

• Angiokeratoma fordyce, vulva, childhood

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