BibTex RIS Cite

Massive Vulvar Edema in Pregnancy

Year 2010, Volume: 15 Issue: 3, 146 - 148, 01.06.2010

Abstract

Isolated massive vulvar edema in pregnancy is an extremely rare entity and a cause for concern. It has been presented in the literature only as case reports. Venous congestion and relative lymphatic obstruction is the main cause of generalized edema seen during pregnancy, however when isolated vulvar edema observed, associated factors should be investigated. Isolated massive vulvar edema might be encountered during pregnancy as an unusual presentation of multiple disorders. Many factors either related to pregnancy or not might play a role in the etiology. Local trauma, vulvovaginitis, allergic reactions, preeclampsia, prolonged labour, systemic disorders (renal, hepatic, cardiac), Behcet disease, diabetes, vulvar malignancies and malnutrition should be evaluated in differential diagnosis. In the treatment of this condition conservative therapeutic measures must be in the first place. By this paper, we presented an unusual case of an acute vulvar edema observed in a twin pregnancy at 29 weeks gestation with its management and reviewed the reported cases in the literature.

References

  • 1. Faro S, Kaufman RH. Vulvar Disease. In: Pearlman MD, Tintinalli JE, Dyne PL (Editors). Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management. 1st edn, McGrawHill Professional, 2003: 438-449.
  • 2. Finkler NJ, Safon LE, Ryan KJ. Bilateral postpartum vulvar edema associated with maternal death. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1987; 156: 1188-1189.
  • 3. Ewing TL, Smale LE, Elliott FA. Maternal deaths associated with postpartum vulvar edema. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1979; 134: 173-179.
  • 4. Coccia ME, Bracco GL, Cattaneo A, Scarselli G. Massive vulvar edema in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a case report. J Reprod Med 1995; 40: 659-660.
  • 5. Turkyilmaz C, Batukan C, Ozgun MT, Atakul T. Bilateral massive vulvar edema due to severe preeclampsia: a case report. Erciyes Med J 2008; 30: 194-197.
  • 6. Daponte A, Skentou H, Dimopoulos KD, Kallitsaris A, Messinis IE. Massive vulvar edema in a woman with preeclampsia: a case report. J Reprod Med 2007; 52: 1067-1069.
  • 7. Bracero LA, Didomenico A. Massive vulvar edema complicating preeclampsia: a management dilemma. J Perinatol 1991; 11: 122-125.
  • 8. Deren O, Bildirici I, Al A. Massive vulvar edema complicating a diabetic pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2000; 93: 209-211.
  • 9. Brittain C, Carlson JW, Gehlbach DL, Robertson AW. A case report of massive vulvar edema during tocolysis of preterm labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1991; 165: 420-422.
  • 10. Awwad JT, Khalil AM, Aswad NK, Suidan FJ, Karam KS. Labial edema in pregnancy: A case report. J Reprod Med 1994; 39: 921-922.
  • 11. Trice L, Bennert H, Stubblefield PG. Massive vulvar edema complicating tocolysis in a paitent with twins: A case report. J Reprod Med 1996; 41: 121-124.
  • 12. Kumar Saha P, Rohilla M, Prasad G, Dhaliwal LK, Gupta I. Massive vulvar edema in pregnancy. The Internet J Gynecol Obstet 2007; Vol 6: No 2.
  • 13. Duran B, Salk S, Erden O, Cetin M, Demirkoprulu N. Vulvar oedema associated with Behcet’s disease in pregnancy: a case report. Türkiye Klinikleri J Gynecol Obstet 2003; 13: 463-465.
  • 14. Bilgin ZĐ, Karaman A, Doğu Ö. Vulvar edema in pregnancy. TÜRKDERM 2003; 37: 282-284.

Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem

Year 2010, Volume: 15 Issue: 3, 146 - 148, 01.06.2010

Abstract

Gebelikte izole masif vulvar ödem nadir bir klinik bulgu olduğundan genellikle literatürde olgu sunumları olarak yer almıştır. Gebeliğe bağlı venöz konjesyon ve rölatif olarak azalmış lenfatik drenaj gebelikte çoğunlukla ortaya çıkan jeneralize ödemin nedeni olarak düşünülse de sadece vulvada izole ödem oluştuğunda başka faktörlerin varlığı araştırılmalıdır. İzole masif vulvar ödem gebeliğe eşlik eden birçok durumun tipik olmayan bir bulgusu olarak karşımıza çıkabilir. Gebelikte görülen izole masif vulvar ödemin etyolojisinde gebelikle ilgili olan ya da olmayan birçok faktör rol oynayabilmektedir. Lokal travma, vulvovajinitler, alerjik reaksiyon, preeklampsi, uzamış travay, sistemik hastalıklar (renal, hepatik, kardiyak), Behçet hastalığı, diyabet, vulvar malignensiler, malnutrisyon ayırıcı tanıda yer almaktadır. Bu durumun tedavisinde konzervatif yaklaşımlar ön plandadır. Nadir görülen bu durum ve yönetimi 29. gebelik haftasında akut vulvar ödem gelişen bir ikiz gebelik olgusunda yaklaşım ve literatürde yer alan olgular derlenerek sunulmuştur.

References

  • 1. Faro S, Kaufman RH. Vulvar Disease. In: Pearlman MD, Tintinalli JE, Dyne PL (Editors). Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management. 1st edn, McGrawHill Professional, 2003: 438-449.
  • 2. Finkler NJ, Safon LE, Ryan KJ. Bilateral postpartum vulvar edema associated with maternal death. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1987; 156: 1188-1189.
  • 3. Ewing TL, Smale LE, Elliott FA. Maternal deaths associated with postpartum vulvar edema. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1979; 134: 173-179.
  • 4. Coccia ME, Bracco GL, Cattaneo A, Scarselli G. Massive vulvar edema in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a case report. J Reprod Med 1995; 40: 659-660.
  • 5. Turkyilmaz C, Batukan C, Ozgun MT, Atakul T. Bilateral massive vulvar edema due to severe preeclampsia: a case report. Erciyes Med J 2008; 30: 194-197.
  • 6. Daponte A, Skentou H, Dimopoulos KD, Kallitsaris A, Messinis IE. Massive vulvar edema in a woman with preeclampsia: a case report. J Reprod Med 2007; 52: 1067-1069.
  • 7. Bracero LA, Didomenico A. Massive vulvar edema complicating preeclampsia: a management dilemma. J Perinatol 1991; 11: 122-125.
  • 8. Deren O, Bildirici I, Al A. Massive vulvar edema complicating a diabetic pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2000; 93: 209-211.
  • 9. Brittain C, Carlson JW, Gehlbach DL, Robertson AW. A case report of massive vulvar edema during tocolysis of preterm labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1991; 165: 420-422.
  • 10. Awwad JT, Khalil AM, Aswad NK, Suidan FJ, Karam KS. Labial edema in pregnancy: A case report. J Reprod Med 1994; 39: 921-922.
  • 11. Trice L, Bennert H, Stubblefield PG. Massive vulvar edema complicating tocolysis in a paitent with twins: A case report. J Reprod Med 1996; 41: 121-124.
  • 12. Kumar Saha P, Rohilla M, Prasad G, Dhaliwal LK, Gupta I. Massive vulvar edema in pregnancy. The Internet J Gynecol Obstet 2007; Vol 6: No 2.
  • 13. Duran B, Salk S, Erden O, Cetin M, Demirkoprulu N. Vulvar oedema associated with Behcet’s disease in pregnancy: a case report. Türkiye Klinikleri J Gynecol Obstet 2003; 13: 463-465.
  • 14. Bilgin ZĐ, Karaman A, Doğu Ö. Vulvar edema in pregnancy. TÜRKDERM 2003; 37: 282-284.
There are 14 citations in total.

Details

Primary Language Turkish
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Banu Kumbak Aygün This is me

Levent Şahin This is me

Publication Date June 1, 2010
Published in Issue Year 2010 Volume: 15 Issue: 3

Cite

APA Aygün, B. K., & Şahin, L. (2010). Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem. Fırat Tıp Dergisi, 15(3), 146-148.
AMA Aygün BK, Şahin L. Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem. Fırat Tıp Dergisi. June 2010;15(3):146-148.
Chicago Aygün, Banu Kumbak, and Levent Şahin. “Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem”. Fırat Tıp Dergisi 15, no. 3 (June 2010): 146-48.
EndNote Aygün BK, Şahin L (June 1, 2010) Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem. Fırat Tıp Dergisi 15 3 146–148.
IEEE B. K. Aygün and L. Şahin, “Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem”, Fırat Tıp Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 146–148, 2010.
ISNAD Aygün, Banu Kumbak - Şahin, Levent. “Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem”. Fırat Tıp Dergisi 15/3 (June 2010), 146-148.
JAMA Aygün BK, Şahin L. Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem. Fırat Tıp Dergisi. 2010;15:146–148.
MLA Aygün, Banu Kumbak and Levent Şahin. “Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem”. Fırat Tıp Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 3, 2010, pp. 146-8.
Vancouver Aygün BK, Şahin L. Gebelikte Masif Vulvar Ödem. Fırat Tıp Dergisi. 2010;15(3):146-8.