| Pudendal neuralgia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1951579 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We call attention to a group of patients with chronic vulvar burning (vulvodynia), who do not have apparent infections or easily discernible abnormal physical findings, but who on simple sensory testing have allodynia, hyperalgesia, hyperpathia, and hypoesthesia in varying permutations within the areas innervated by the pudendal nerve. We propose that pudendal neuralgia (pain along the pudendal nerve) is one of the causes of idiopathic vulvodynia. In those patients in whom a neurologic, metabolic, infectious, traumatic, or malignant cause for neuralgia is not found, medical management with tricyclic antidepressants, antiepileptic agents, or both may prove helpful. Awareness of this entity will lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment, and reassurance of patients with chronic vulvar burning. |
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Authors:
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M L Turner; S C Marinoff |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 165 ISSN: 0002-9378 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Publication Date: 1991 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-11-27 Completed Date: 1991-11-27 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370476 Medline TA: Am J Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1233-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders, George Washington University Medical School, Washington, D.C. 20037. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acyclovir
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therapeutic use Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / therapeutic use Female Herpes Simplex / complications Humans Neuralgia / drug therapy*, therapy Perineum / innervation* Vulva / innervation* Vulvar Diseases* / drug therapy, etiology, therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; 59277-89-3/Acyclovir |
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