RIDLEY'S THE VULVA. 4TH EDITION

List of Contributors xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xiv
About the Companion Website xv
• Section 1 The Basics of Vulval Disease 1
1 Vulval Embryology and Developmental Abnormalities 3
2 The Normal Vulva 19
3 Vulval Physiology and Changes Through Life 36
4 Normal Microbiology of the Vulva 42
5 The Vulval Clinic, History, and Examination 45
6 Symptoms and Signs in Vulval Disease 51
7 Investigations in Vulval Disease 56
8 Topical and Non-Surgical Treatments 63
• Section 2 Infection and the Vulva 69
9 Bacterial Vaginosis 71
10 Vulvovaginal Candidiasis 74
11 Syphilis 78
12 Gonorrhoea 83
13 Chlamydial Infection 87
14 Trichomoniasis 91
15 Genital Herpes 94
16 Human Papillomavirus Infections 99
17 Other Sexually Transmitted Infections 105
18 Tropical Infections 110
19 Non-Sexually Transmitted Infections 117
20 HIV Infection and Vulval Disease 129
• Section 3 Inflammatory Dermatoses 131
21 Vulval Psoriasis 133
22 Eczema and Allergic Reactions 139
23 Lichen Sclerosus 147
24 Lichen Planus 161
25 Hidradenitis Suppurativa 171
26 Immunobullous Disease 180
27 Other Inflammatory Dermatoses 186
• Section 4 Other Dermatological Conditions 197
28 Genetic Conditions 199
29 Disorders of Pigmentation 206
30 Disorders of Skin Appendages and Hair 213
31 Drug Reactions and the Vulva 217
32 Conditions Associated with Systemic Disease 223
33 Lymphatic Abnormalities and the Vulva 234
34 Vascular Abnormalities and the Vulva 240
• Section 5 Vulvodynia 243
35 Vulvodynia: History, Classification, and Terminology 245
36 Vulvodynia: Pathophysiology and Clinical Features 248
37 Vulvodynia: Management 260
• Section 6 Benign Tumours of the Vulva 269
38 Benign Vulval Tumours 271
39 Benign Vulval Naevi 287
• Section 7 Intraepithelial Lesions 291
40 High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions 293
41 Differentiated Vulval Epithelial Neoplasia 301
42 Vulval Paget's Disease 306
• Section 8 Vulval Cancer 313
43 Vulval Squamous Cell Carcinoma 315
44 Malignant Melanoma of the Vulva 327
45 Other Malignant Vulval Tumours 333
• Section 9 Surgical Procedures and Management of Other Conditions 347
46 Female Genital Mutilation 349
47 Transgender Surgery and the Neovulva 355
• Section 10 Psychological Aspects of Vulval Disease 359
48 Psychological Aspects of Vulval Disorders 361
• Section 11 Vulval Disease in Children 373
49 Inflammatory Dermatoses of the Vulva in Children 375
50 Vulval Infection in Children 385
51 Anatomical Abnormalities in Children 391
52 Vulval Trauma in Children 396
53 Vulval Lesions in Children 400
• Section 12 Other Topics 403
54 Vulval Trauma 405
55 Cosmetic Procedures and Complications 412
Glossary of Terms 416
Index 417

The newly updated Fourth Edition of Ridley’s The Vulva delivers a practical guide to diagnosing and treating common and uncommon conditions affecting the vulva. The book bridges across the different specialties involved in the study of vulval diseases, offering full colour pictures, a companion website, and a digital companion text.
This newest edition provides the most up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and management of vulval diseases, with extensively revised chapters and brand-new material on paediatric vulval disease, female genital mutilation, and psychological interventions. Finally, a variety of new clinical and histological images are included. The book also provides:
• A thorough introduction to the basics of vulval disease, including vulval embryology and anatomy, normal vulval microbiology and physiology, and the principles of medical treatment
• Comprehensive summaries of vulval infections, including herpes simplex, HPV, candidiasis, and ectoparasite infections
• Practical discussions of all vulval dermatoses, including genetic conditions, and signs of associated systemic disease
• In-depth information on vulvodynia
• Discussion of benign, pre-malignant and malignant lesions

Perfect for dermatology, gynecology, pathology, paediatrics, genito-urinary and urology consultants and trainees, Ridley’s The Vulva will also earn a place in the libraries of general practitioners and specialist nurses.

AUTHOR
Fiona M. Lewis, MD, FRCP is a Consultant Dermatologist at the St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.