VULVAR LESIONS IN RURAL INDIA: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 7
Abstract
Interest in vulvar disorder increased in last few years and needs multidisciplinary approach. Aim and objective: To study the clinical presentation, evaluate the spectrum of factors influencing the pathology and outline its prevention. Methods : A prospective observational study was conducted on 40 patients presenting with vulvar lesions from February 2016 to August 2016 on Wednesday out patients department . Cases were selected after taking proper history, clinical examinations and necessary investigations with histopathological examination and treated with regular follow up. Patients from 12 years onwards with vulvar lesions were included in this study. We excluded known cases of vulvar carcinoma, diabetes mellitus, immuno-compromised; post radiation vulvo-vaginitis, carcinoma cervix and paediatric age group patients from our study. The technique and protocol of this study design were approved by the ethical committee of the institution Result: Out of 3686 OPD attendee 40 (1.09%0 patients were in the study group, the incidence of vulvar lesions was 1.09%. Majority were aged between 20-30 years and 40-50 years (12/40 or 30%). The mean age of the patients was 40.4 years. Seventy percent of the women were of lower socio-economic status and 30% of patients were belong to middle socio-economic status and no woman of upper socio-economic status were reported. Vulvar abscess (25%), Bartholin's Cyst (15%), Lichen Sclerosis atrophicus (15%), Squamous cell carcinoma (10%), Squamous papilloma (10%) and Squamous cell hyperplasia (10%) were the frequent presenting vulvar lesions. Discussion: The spectrum of vulvar lesions is a wide ranging .Infection was the main stay of aetiology. Poor hygiene and overall lack of awareness about sexually transmitted diseases are frequently seen among the patients. So, our health care providers need to educate women regarding vulvar hygiene in the form of health awareness programme by all sectors. and motivate them to maintain proper hygiene and seek early help from physicians.
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Atin Halder, Medhatithi Barman, Kaushik Seth, Ankit Halder
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