Syringoma as a rare cause of intractable vulvar pruritus successfully treated with electrodessication: A case report
- Author:
Kristine Josephine D. Busa
;
Terese Monette Aquino-Agas
;
Maria Jasmin J. Jamora
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Vulvar Pruritus; Vulvar Syringoma
- MeSH: Human; Female; Middle Aged: 45-64 Yrs Old; Pruritus Vulvae
- From: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2024;33(Suppl 1):26-26
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Vulvar syringoma is a rare presentation of a benign eccrine sweat gland tumor that is more commonly found on the face. It typically presents as small, flesh-colored papules on the labia majora. Unlike syringomas elsewhere, the vulvar variant can cause significant pruritus, often worsened by heat, sweating, menses, or pregnancy. While asymptomatic cases may not require treatment, options for pruritus and cosmetic concerns include topical medications and surgical modalities like excision or laser ablation. This case report details the successful management of intractable vulvar pruritus caused by syringoma in a 53-year-old Filipino female using electrodessication. We aim to highlight the importance of considering this often-overlooked condition in the differential diagnosis of vulvar lesions, particularly in cases of persistent pruritus.