Psoriasis vulvae

Objective: Case presentation, differential diagnostic, possible therapeutic procedure and a brief literature report. Case report: An 84-year-old woman was repeatedly examined for chronic extended dermatologic lesion on lower abdomen, external genitals, perianal region, groin and adjacent inner thighs. Conclusion: Neither colposcopy with dermatovenerologic consultation, nor histopathological examination led to a precise conclusion. Only a special dermatopathologic expertise showed a diagnosis of inverse psoriasis with suggested therapy. Key words: psoriasis – vulval lesion