International Journal of STD & AIDS > Volume 20, Number 6 > Pp. 437-439

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Case reports

Vulval lymphoedema following pulmonary tuberculosis

A Talwar MS , N Puri MD and H P S Sandhu MBBS MS

Department of Surgery & Dermatology, GGS Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot 151203, Punjab, India

Correspondence to: Dr A Talwar, # 626, Phase II, Urban Estate, Dugri Road, Ludhiana, Punjab, India Email: neerjaashu{at}rediffmail.com

Acquired lymphoedema of the vulva is induced by impaired lymph flow. We present the case of a 35-year-old woman having lymphoedema of the vulva following pulmonary tuberculosis, which she had developed four years back for which she had taken a full course of antitubercular treatment for nine months from the Chest and Tuberculosis department. The biopsy taken from the perianal swellings showed hyperkeratosis and acanthosis with multiple dilated lymph specs.

Key Words: cutaneous lymphangiectasia • tuberculous lymphadenitis

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