Emphysematous vaginitis
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Synopsis
Patients of any age can be affected, although they usually have had menarche. Given its rarity, the etiology is unclear, although some reports show increased incidence in the setting of pregnancy or vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis [BV] or Trichomonas).
Presenting complaints will include bloody vaginal discharge, itching, vaginal pressure, postcoital bleeding, or noticing a "popping" sound during intercourse.
Codes
ICD10CM:N76.0 – Acute vaginitis
SNOMEDCT:
8628002 – Emphysematous vaginitis
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis (DIV)
- Erosive / extreme vaginal atrophy
- Cervical cancer
- Vaginal cancer
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Last Reviewed:10/23/2018
Last Updated:06/10/2019
Last Updated:06/10/2019
Emphysematous vaginitis