Angiokeratomas of the vulva (also known as angiokeratomas of Fordyce) are asymptomatic, benign vascular neoplasms that are found on the vulva, most commonly on the labia majora. They may also be seen on the inner thighs and lower abdomen.
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Fordyce angiokeratoma of vulva
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ICD10CM:
D28.0 – Benign neoplasm of vulva
SNOMEDCT:
402841001 – Angiokeratoma of vulva
D28.0 – Benign neoplasm of vulva
SNOMEDCT:
402841001 – Angiokeratoma of vulva
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- Condyloma acuminatum
- Cherry hemangiomas
- Bowenoid papulosis
- Lymphangioma circumscriptum
- Glomangioma
- Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum (see Fabry disease) – Consider this diagnosis in more widespread cases that involve extragenital skin. Macules and papules of angiokeratoma corporis diffusum are smaller and appear at an earlier age.
- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
- Kaposi sarcoma (non-AIDS, AIDS associated)
- Melanocytic nevi
- Melanoma
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Last Reviewed:08/29/2021
Last Updated:08/29/2021
Last Updated:08/29/2021
Fordyce angiokeratoma of vulva
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