Evidence-based (S3) Guideline on (anogenital) Lichen sclerosus. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015 Oct;29(10) ABSTRACT: Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an inflammatory skin disease that usually involves the anogenital area. All patients with symptoms or signs suspicious of lichen sclerosus should be seen at least once initially by a physician with a special interest in the […]
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Argument lichen sclerosus
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Lichen sclerosus involving anterior urethra J Urol 1999; 161: 102 (Abstract 384). Lichen sclerosus involving anterior urethra is a devastating disease, and the patient must be informed that complex and multiple producers will be necessary to control the disease.
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Lichen sclerosus of male genitalia involving anterior urethra Lancet 1999; 354 (number 9176): 429. Sir—In their review of lichen sclerosus, J Powell and F Wojnarowska (May 22, p 1777)1 are concerned about the risk of scarring and malignant disease. They did not report the incidence of lichen sclerosus involving anterior urethra in adult men […]
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Histological evidence of urethral involvement in male patients with genital lichen sclerosus: A preliminary report. J Urol 2011; 185: 2171-2176. Purpose: Using pathological examination we evaluated the involvement of lichen sclerosus in urethral strictures in men. Materials and Methods: We performed an observational, descriptive, retrospective study of patients treated for genital lichen sclerosus who had […]
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Lichen Sclerosus of the male genitalia Contemporary Urology 2001; 13: 47-58. The urinary and sexual sequelae of this chronic inflammatory skin condition are often devastating. Early recognition and treatment improve chances for a satisfactory outcome.
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Penile urethral reconstruction: concepts and concerns Arch Esp Urol 2003; 56: 549-556. Reconstruction of the penile urethra is a challenging exercise, and for many surgeons an ungratifying experience. The past three decades have seen us move from predominantly 2-staged surgery, through foreskin grafts, and then single stage flap reconstructions, and now in the 3rd […]
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Lichen sclerosus of the male genitalia and urethral stricture diseases Urol Int 2004; 73: 1-5. Introduction: The true incidence of urethral involvement in patients with genital lichen sclerosus (LS) is unknown. We review the epidemiology and discuss the pathogenesis of LS and urethral stricture diseases. Materials and Methods: During the period 1991-2002, of 925 […]
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Heroic measures may not always be justified in extensive urethral stricture due to lichen sclerosus (balanitis xerotica obliterans) Urology 2004; 64: 565-568. Objectives: Strictures due to lichen sclerosus (LS) may affect the urethra as far proximally as the mid-bulb. For such strictures, a staged full-length repair is required and should use a nonpenile graft […]
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Penile carcinoma in patients with genital lichen sclerosus: a multicenter survey J Urol 2006; 175: 1359-1363. Purpose: In this observational descriptive study we reviewed the histology and the clinical records of 130 patients with LS involving the male genitalia to determine the presence of premalignant or malignant lesions. Materials and Methods: A total of […]
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Lichen Sclerosus of the Male Genitalia and Urethra: Surgical Options and Results in a Multicenter International Experience with 215 Patients Eur Urol 2009; 55: 945-956. Background: Surgical options in male patients with genital lichen sclerosus (LS) involving the anterior urethra still represent a challenging issue. Objective: To review the outcome of surgical treatment in […]