BENIGN AND MALIGNANT PATHOLOGY OF THE VULVA

In this review, we focus on rare benign and malignant diseases. It is shown that benign vulvar conditions require thorough examination of ot her parts of the body, because a relationship with systemic diseases, like cicatricial pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, toxic epidermal necro lysis, infections with parasites and Behcet's syndrome, may be present . Co-operation with medical specialists is warranted. One in every 10 malignancies of the vulva is not a squamous cell carcinoma. Apart from melanoma, several other tumors can occur on the vulva. A correct hist ological diagnosis is of paramount importance because treatment strate gies depend on it.