XXXIV.—LYMPHANGIECTATIC HYPERTROPHY OF THE VULVA OCCURRING IN A NEVUS UNIUS LATERIS

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The association of two congenital anomalies of the skin is of sufficient interest and rarity to warrant the report of a case. Although lymphangiomas and linear nevi, individually, are relatively not uncommon, the association of the two is unique from a pathologic and clinical standpoint. REPORT OF A CASE History.— A white girl, aged 15, was admitted to the gynecologic service of Dr. Fred J. Taussig, complaining of a growth on the vulva which had been present from infancy. The family history was negative. She had had the usual diseases of childhood, and a tonsillectomy had been performed at the age of 12. The present condition was first noted at birth as a small growth in the right labial region. It continued to enlarge gradually, and various lotions were applied for its relief. In spite of such local treatment, however, the lesions persisted. At 13 years of age menstruation began,

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