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.
Introduction. Lichen sclerosus is a long-term skin disorder that most commonly affects the skin around the genitals. The skin develops severely itchy or sore white spots. Itchy spots can sometimes also develop on the skin around the anus (bottom).