Catalog

Plasma cell vulvitis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Plasma cell vulvitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/128986796

Plasma cell vulvitis (Zoon vulvitis) is a rare benign chronic inflammatory condition of the vulva of unknown aetiology that presents with symptoms of pruritus, burning, dyspareunia, and dysuria, typically in postmenopausal women. Histologically it is characterised by dermal infiltration with plasma cells, vessel dilatation, and haemosiderin deposition. Its homologue in men is plasma cell balanitis.