Journals / Balkan Medical Journal / 2017 / Cilt: 34 - Sayı: 2

Rare Giant Angiokeratoma of the Vulva: A Case Report

Pages
80–81
DOI
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Abstract

Background: Angiokeratoma of fordyce occurring overon the vulva is a rare condition. Fordyce angiokeratomais observed more frequently among men than women. Inwomen, it is generally observed in later life, and appearsas multiple dark purple papules, measuring 2-4 mm, onthe vulva.Case Report: We present the case of a 17-year-old whiteteenage girl with giant Fordyce angiokeratoma on theright vulva. The angiokeratoma was removed and a V-Yadvancement flap was made.Conclusion: In the literature, this is the first childhoodcase reported in which a reconstruction of the vulva wasperformed.