Along with SWL, ureteroscopy is a preferred method for the treatment of small-to-medium sized kidney stones located in any part of the urinary tract. Washington University was one of the first centers in the world to offer ureteroscopic stone treatment.
In very rare cases, lichen sclerosus can lead to skin cancer of the perineum (area between the anus and genitals). Seek prompt medical care if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms including: 1  Bleeding. 2  Blisters. 3  Painful sexual intercourse. 4  Persistently open lesions.
1 Mucous membranes: Lichen planus of the mucous membranes is common. 2  Dentists often come across it as a white, lacy rash on the inside of the cheeks of people who are unaware of the condition.3  About half of the people affected with lichen planus have the rash inside of their mouths (oral mucosa). Skin involvement: The usual skin involvement with lichen planus consists of flat-topped lilac or violet to brown spots a few millimeters in diameter on the skin. 2  These spots tend to be located on the inner wrists, forearms, the lower legs just above the ankles, and the lower part of the back.