Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit itchy down there, and it seems the color has changed too, a bit whitish. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm asking: what methods can be used to diagnose leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello, carefully examine leukoplakia of the vulva: multiple biopsies should be sent for pathological examination to confirm the nature of inflammation and rule out early cancer. When squamous hyperplasia of the vulva is suspected, appropriate material selection is necessary. First, apply 1% toluidine blue to the inflamed area, wait for it to dry, and then brush with 1% acetic acid to dehydrate. The non-staining areas indicate the presence of naked nuclei in this location. Biopsy here may reveal a higher possibility of atypical fibrosis or even carcinogenesis. The recurrence of leukoplakia severely affects women's health, and patients need to pay attention throughout their lives to maintain vulvar cleanliness and prevent sexual transmission. It is hoped that female patients can receive professional treatment.