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Benign Vulvar Lesions: A Clinico-Pathological Review


Authors : Felix Otuomagie; Adokiye S. Benebo; Zekeri Sule; Godwill Agbon-Ojeme; Jacob A. Unuigbe

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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Abstract : The commonest growth pattern seen in the vulva are benign cystic lesions. However other important tumours, most of which are rare, are the hidradenomas, the condylomas and leiomyomas. Vulvar lesions require histopathological evaluation to rule out malignant growth and commence early treatment. The literature on benign vulvar masses, especially vulvar cysts, is scanty. This may be due to the painless character of the lesions and the location of the organ, which may create anxiety over the invasion of privacy during a clinical examination, resulting in reduced willingness to seek medical consultations. A review here of vulvar lesions is to improve awareness, especially for the premalignant lesions.

Keywords : Vulva, Lesions, Benign.

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The commonest growth pattern seen in the vulva are benign cystic lesions. However other important tumours, most of which are rare, are the hidradenomas, the condylomas and leiomyomas. Vulvar lesions require histopathological evaluation to rule out malignant growth and commence early treatment. The literature on benign vulvar masses, especially vulvar cysts, is scanty. This may be due to the painless character of the lesions and the location of the organ, which may create anxiety over the invasion of privacy during a clinical examination, resulting in reduced willingness to seek medical consultations. A review here of vulvar lesions is to improve awareness, especially for the premalignant lesions.

Keywords : Vulva, Lesions, Benign.

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