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.
Urination can be accompanied by burning or pain, and bleeding can occur, especially during intercourse. When lichen sclerosus develops around the anus, the discomfort can lead to constipation. This is particularly common in children. Most men with genital lichen sclerosus have not been circumcised. They sometimes experience difficulty pulling back the foreskin and have decreased sensation in the tip of the penis.