Case report: lymphedema vulva secondary to hidradenitis suppurativa

Lymphedema of vulva is a rare entity characterized by chronic and progressive engorgement of tissues. It is a diagnostic challenge which is frequently untreated or treated at a late stage. The condition is highly debilitating because of the physical difficulty and mental agony associated with it. There are various underlying causes of lymphedema vulva but the association of lymphedema vulva and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is not well recognized. We would like to share the case report of a 35 year old female patient who developed vulval lymphoedema as a complication of longstanding HS.