ICD-11 definition : Ulceration of the vulva of unknown or uncertain aetiology but where a sexually transmitted
infection, especially Herpes simplex, primary syphilis or chancroid, is suspected.
This is a provisional diagnosis which should be amended once the cause of the ulceration
is known.;
ICD-11 synonym : vulval ulcer of uncertain nature; ulcer NOS of vulva; genital ulcer disease of vulva; ulceration of vulva; vulval ulceration;
ICD-11 inclusion : labial ulceration; aphthous ulcer of female genital organ; phagedena of vulva;
Ulceration of the vulva of unknown or uncertain aetiology but where a sexually transmitted
infection, especially Herpes simplex, primary syphilis or chancroid, is suspected.
This is a provisional diagnosis which should be amended once the cause of the ulceration
is known.