Wu et al reported clinical criteria for the diagnosis of vulvar lichen planus. The authors are from the University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital in Australia.
Patient selection: woman with vulvovaginal lesions
Clinical findings:
(1) erosions
(2) glazed erythema
(3) oral involvement
(4) hyperkeratosis
(5) pain or burning sensation
Finding
Points
absent
0
present
1
total score =
= SUM(points for all of the parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 5
• The score >= 2 is comparable to histopathological diagnosis.
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