Differential diagnosis of white patches and plaques on the vulva
Differential diagnosis of white patches and plaques on the vulva
Common
Less common
Rare
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen simplex (moist)
Squamous intraepithelial lesions:
Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions
High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions
Differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia
Postinflammatory hypopigmentation
Vitiligo
Lichen planus
Candidiasis
Squamous cell carcinoma
White sponge nevus
Hailey-Hailey disease
Extramammary Paget disease
Verrucous carcinoma
The prevalence categories refer to vulvar manifestations of the listed diseases. The relative frequency of each may vary based on the patient population, geography, and type of clinical practice (eg, gynecology, dermatology, or internal medicine).