Ridley’s The Vulva: The Ultimate Guide to Vulval Diseases

Written by renowned author Fiona M. Lewis, the Fourth Edition of Ridley’s The Vulva is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to diagnosing and treating common and uncommon conditions affecting the vulva.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Vulval Diseases

This extensively updated edition bridges across various medical specialties, including dermatology, gynecology, pathology, pediatrics, genito-urinary, and urology. It provides full-color pictures, a companion website, and a digital companion text to facilitate a deeper understanding of vulval diseases.

The Latest Guidance on Diagnosis and Management

The new edition offers the most up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and management of vulval diseases, including:

• Extensively revised chapters on paediatric vulval disease, female genital mutilation, and psychological interventions
• New clinical and histological images to aid in visual diagnosis

Comprehensive Coverage of Vulval Diseases

The book provides a thorough introduction to the basics of vulval disease, including:

• Vulval embryology and anatomy
• Normal vulval microbiology and physiology
• Principles of medical treatment

Additionally, it covers comprehensive summaries of:

• Vulval infections, including herpes simplex, HPV, candidiasis, and ectoparasite infections
• Vulval dermatoses, including genetic conditions, and signs of associated systemic disease
• Vulvodynia
• Benign, pre-malignant, and malignant lesions

An Indispensable Resource for Healthcare Professionals

Ridley’s The Vulva is an essential reference for dermatology, gynecology, pathology, pediatrics, genito-urinary, and urology consultants and trainees. General practitioners and specialist nurses will also find it a valuable resource for their practice.

Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: April 4, 2022
Language: English
ISBN: 9781119755111, 9781119755159