2022
The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls
Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2022, 26: 46-52. PMID: 34928252, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremenarchal girlsLichen sclerosusLog oddsPilot studyAccurate risk stratificationRetrospective chart reviewAdolescent gynecology clinicUseful prognostic toolMajor academic centersPremenarchal patientsChart reviewUrinary incontinenceGynecology clinicRisk stratificationUnique patientsPatient populationSingle institutionVulvovaginal complaintsTimely diagnosisPrognostic toolAcademic centersClitoral hoodClinical diagnosisPatientsDiagnosis
2021
3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal Girls
Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. 3. SWIFT Accurately Predicts Lichen Sclerosus among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 240-241. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLichen sclerosusPremenarchal girlsUrinary incontinenceVulvar complaintsPhysical examRetrospective chart reviewRisk stratification toolAdolescent gynecology clinicInstitutional review boardPremenarchal patientsChart reviewGynecology clinicClinical presentationTertiary hospitalVulvar irritationUnique patientsBackground prevalenceLS diagnosisVulvar biopsyPatient visitsInclusion criteriaEffective treatmentAverage ageDichotomous outcomesPatients
2020
Characteristics Among Premenarchal Girls With Lichen Sclerosus.
Wang M, Arlen AM, Vash-Margita A. Characteristics Among Premenarchal Girls With Lichen Sclerosus. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2020, 25: 152-157. PMID: 33284147, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000584.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower urinary tract symptomsResolution/improvementPremenarchal girlsRetrospective chart reviewUrinary tract symptomsChronic inflammatory dermatosisPediatric urology clinicPediatric–adolescent gynecologyPaucity of dataL symptomsLS symptomsLUTS symptomsVulvar LSBowel symptomsPostmenopausal womenTract symptomsVoiding symptomsChart reviewMedian ageLichen sclerosusClinical presentationUrology clinicInflammatory dermatosesLS diagnosisPrepubertal girlsLichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal Girls: An Uncommon but Treatable Cause of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Arlen AM, Wang M, Vash-Margita A. Lichen Sclerosus in Prepubertal Girls: An Uncommon but Treatable Cause of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Urology 2020, 137: e1-e2. PMID: 31917292, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.12.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower urinary tract symptomsUrinary tract symptomsTract symptomsPrepubertal girlsChronic inflammatory dermatosisPediatric urology providersPostmenopausal womenTreatable causeAutoimmune conditionsLichen sclerosusTreatment delayInflammatory dermatosesSkin changesAtrophic patchesPerianal regionGenetic predispositionAnogenital regionUrology providersLack of familiaritySymptomsAge distributionGirlsIncontinenceSclerosusDermatoses
2019
Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen Sclerosus
Vash-Margita A, Smith Y, Rabah R, Quint EH. Adolescent Vulvar Angiokeratoma Associated with Lichen Sclerosus. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2019, 32: 440-442. PMID: 30974213, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2019.04.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLichen sclerosusVulvar angiokeratomaAsymptomatic female patientFemale adolescent populationTopical steroidsSymptomatic adolescentsFemale patientsVulvar lesionsVulvar pruritusExcised lesionsVascular lesionsPapular lesionsRare genetic diseaseSclerosusAngiokeratomaLesionsAdolescent populationPruritusPathologyAdolescentsGenetic diseasesPatientsBiopsySymptomsSteroids