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214-456-9099
Fax: 214-456-2230
469-497-2501
Fax: 469-497-2507
The vulva is the external portion of the female genitalia/sex organs. If your daughter has a cyst, growth, rash, or other abnormality on or around the vulva, she should see a doctor for an examination.
In pediatric patients, common vulvar cysts and abnormalities include:
Rare vulvar cysts and abnormalities include:
At your child's appointment, the doctor will ask about her symptoms and medical history and then examine the vulva. Some of these conditions can be diagnosed by visual inspection, location, and/or related symptoms alone, while others will require swabs to test for infection, aspiration or biopsy to rule out malignancy, and occasionally ultrasound imaging to confirm the diagnosis.