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
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C
Lichen sclerosis et atrophicus
to confirm the dx do vulvar biopsy.
C:) to rule out malignancy
C