Question of the Week # 183

183) A 65 year old woman  presents  with a white plaque on her vulva. It is associated with occasional itching. She has no other hypo-pigmented lesions on her body.  She denies any post-coital bleeding. Physical examination reveals a white colored plaque on the vulva. The lesion is atrophic, thin with a crinkled surface and is well-demarcated. There is atrophy of the labia minora. Most appropriate next step in managing this patient?

A) Topical Corticosteroids

B) Fluconazole

C) Vulvar Biopsy

D) HPV testing

E) Topical Testosterone

5 Responses

  1. ccccccc to rule out cancer

  2. with elderly, itchy vulva,white plaques,I would need to rule out cancer so biopsy the tissue. even though its invasive i would need to do that.

  3. C) Vulvar Biopsy – Lichen Sclerosis

    Treat with Topical Clobetasol

  4. C…………

  5. vulvar biopsy..

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