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This webinar explores the diagnosis and management of HPV-associated and HPV-independent vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, highlighting the 2026 ISSVD terminology update. Presentations address diagnostic distinctions, risk of progression, and implications for treatment and surveillance. A clinical case illustrates the evaluation and management of HPV-independent disease in a patient with longstanding lichen sclerosus. Together, the sessions connect updated terminology with clinical practice to support informed decision-making and patient care.

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Esmely Salazar, MD, is President of the Venezuelan Society of Colposcopy and Pathology of the Lower Genital Tract (SOVECOL) and Academic Coordinator of its fellowship programme. She trained in medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at Universidad de Oriente, Venezuela, with additional training in cervical pathology, colposcopy, reproductive endocrinology, and minimally invasive surgery. She teaches gynecological endoscopy at UDO–HUAPA and previously served as President of SOGV’s Northeastern Chapter. Dr. Salazar has authored national and international scientific publications and texts.

Lina Figueira, MD, is Chief of the Gynecology Department at HUC, Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), and an Adjunct Professor at UCV’s Luis Razetti School. She coordinates the Vulvar Pathology Clinic and the Professional Development Course in Pelvic Floor Health at HUC. A graduate of UCV, she completed postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology and a postdoctoral fellowship in public health at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Figueira is a SOVECOL member and has authored national and international scientific publications and texts.

Maryory Gómez, MD, is a Venezuelan obstetrician-gynecologist and SOVECOL member. She completed postgraduate training at Dr. Ángel Larralde University Hospital in Carabobo, with additional international training in lower genital tract pathology, laser treatments, office hysteroscopy, vaginal surgery, reproductive endocrinology, and regenerative medicine. She serves as Academic Coordinator for laser treatments of lower genital tract diseases and functional cosmetic gynecology. A past president of SOGV’s Carabobo-Cojedes Chapter, Dr. Gómez has authored national and international scientific publications and texts.

Chair:

Theresa Freeman-Wang, MD; United Kingdom; President, The International Federation for Cancer Prevention and Colposcopy (IFCPC)

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