| Title |
Labia Majora Labioplasty in HIV-related Vaginal Lipodystrophy: Technique Description and Literature Review
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, June 2013
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00266-013-0159-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Luigi Maria Lapalorcia, Silvio Podda, Gianluca Campiglio, Marino Cordellini |
| Abstract |
We present a rare case involving severe hypertrophy of the labia majora. This 39-year-old married woman developed a clinically noticeable bilateral lipodystrophy of her labia majora following the administration of chronic antiretroviral therapy. Different combination drug regimens that included drugs like Crixivan(®), Epivir(®), and Zerit(®) were administered to the patient from 1998 to 2005. The patient is currently on a single drug regimen of Atripla(®) with the disease under control and no other comorbidities. The severity of the pubic protuberance created an appearance resembling male genitalia, even when covered by underwear. This anatomical abnormality obviously impaired her social life and forced her to avoid wearing tight pants, swimming garments, and tight clothes in general. She also avoided any sexual activity. |
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| Other | 6 | 14% |
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| Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 7% |
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