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In Vulvar Biopsy, What Does White Line Going In A Straight Line Mean?
Yes thankyou so much dident realize this was here , however I am little nervous I just had done a vulvar biopsy 3 days ago . I am worried about it being cancer ? Waiting for results, they said they saw a white line going in a straight line??? What does that mean? I had a lot of itching , burning and pain along with intercourse being painful.it was like I was all irritated down there. Never heard of this I am only 52 yrs old.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A history of white line on vulva along with itching, burning and pain during intercourse suggests age related changes in the vulvar skin.
These age related changes are grouped under a group of disorders called leukoplakia.
Leukoplakia is most commonly seen during post-menopausal stage and the cause is low estrogen level.
Thus, I am of the opinion that the lesion is that of leukoplakia.
Biopsy is required to rule out malignancy.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
A history of white line on vulva along with itching, burning and pain during intercourse suggests age related changes in the vulvar skin.
These age related changes are grouped under a group of disorders called leukoplakia.
Leukoplakia is most commonly seen during post-menopausal stage and the cause is low estrogen level.
Thus, I am of the opinion that the lesion is that of leukoplakia.
Biopsy is required to rule out malignancy.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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