Pregnancy-Associated Vulval Lymphangiectasia With a Non-Vesicular Wart-Like Appearance

Authors

  • Suppachai Lawanaskol
  • Kanokkan Suwan
  • Suphakit Khutanthong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14740/jmc5391

Keywords:

Lymphatic system, Pregnancy, Lymphangiectasia, Genital wart

Abstract

Vulval lymphangiectasia is a rare benign lymphatic disorder characterized by dilatation of superficial lymphatic vessels of the vulva. Although classically described as clusters of translucent vesicles with a “frogspawn” appearance, it may also present as non-vesicular, skin-colored, or wart-like lesions that can mimic condyloma acuminata and other vulval disorders. Recognition of this morphological spectrum is particularly important during pregnancy, when diagnostic uncertainty may affect counselling and delivery planning. We report a 37-year-old woman with recurrent pregnancy-associated, non-vesicular, wart-like vulval lymphangiectasia that developed during late pregnancy, was confirmed histopathologically, and regressed spontaneously after vaginal delivery. This case reinforces the recognized morphological spectrum of pregnancy-associated vulval lymphangiectasia and highlights the importance of considering this diagnosis when non-vesicular vulval lesions arise during pregnancy.

Author Biographies

  • Suppachai Lawanaskol, Chaiprakarn Hospital

    Chaiprakarn Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Kanokkan Suwan, Chaiprakarn Hospital, Chiang Mai

    Kanokkan Suwan, MD, is a clinician at Chaiprakarn Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand. She works as a general practitioner in a rural healthcare setting.

  • Suphakit Khutanthong, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.

    Suphakit Khutanthong, MD, is a pathologist in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand. He specializes in renal pathology and gastrointestinal pathology.

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Published

2026-10-02

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Section

Case Report

How to Cite

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Lawanaskol S, Suwan K, Khutanthong S. Pregnancy-Associated Vulval Lymphangiectasia With a Non-Vesicular Wart-Like Appearance. J Med Cases. 2026;17(11):637-641. doi:10.14740/jmc5391

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