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External Genital Cutaneous Sarcoidosis Mimicking Lichen Sclerosus

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Although external genital cutaneous sarcoidosis is rare, it can closely resemble lichen sclerosus (LS) and delay diagnosis. We report a case of a 69-year-old woman with long-standing vulvar symptoms and LS-like pallor of the labia minora and clitoris. Biopsy showed non-caseating granulomas with negative infection stains, consistent with vulvar sarcoidosis. This case supports the need for early biopsy in cases of persistent or atypical vulvar pallor and highlights sarcoidosis as an uncommon but important LS-mimic.

Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/ajd.70209

Authors: Enakshi Mudalige, Annabel Stevenson

Institutions: Adelaide University, The University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Women's and Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,160