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Massive Antepartum Labial Edema

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Vulvar edema occurring during pregnancy requires a careful evaluation for systemic disorders that may place both the patient and fetus at high risk for complications. We present a case of massive antepartum labial edema and factors that may have played a role in initiating the process. Differential diagnoses, associated systemic disorders, potential complications, and treatment options are reviewed for dermatologists confronted with this clinical presentation.


 

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