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Principles of Diagnosis

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Vulvar meticulous examination is an important part of evaluating vulvovaginal complaints. It should include all vulvar parts, focusing on what’s relevant to the specific patient’s complaints. Vaginal examination should not be disregarded. Other means of evaluation, like a wet mount, vaginal cultures, or a biopsy, should be utilized as required.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel

    Bina Cohen Sacher

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    Jacob Bornstein

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Cohen Sacher, B. (2019). Principles of Diagnosis. In: Bornstein, J. (eds) Vulvar Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61621-6_5

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