WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1998: Re: 2ND REQUEST: Biopsy of the Labia

Re: 2ND REQUEST: Biopsy of the Labia

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Aug 1998 14:18:17 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 29 Aug 1998, Robin wrote: >
>Dear Doctor,
>
>I have posted before about a chronic yeast infection that won't clear
>up. Since it hasn't cleared up, the doctor suspects that something else
>may be going on.
>
>My doctor is now asking me to come in so he can do a biopsy of the labia
>to see if he can figure out exactly what is going on.
>
>How is this done? What could he be looking for? Does it hurt? What are
>some of the treatments that may be used to treat the problem (I know it
>depends on the problem, but just looking for possible treatments)?
>
>I am pretty anxious about this. Thank you so much for your time.
>
>--
>Robin
>

A biopsy of the labia can be performed in a number of different ways, but most commonly, a very small circle of the skin is removed with a instrument called a punch biopsy forcep. This is a bit painful, a pinch really, and the usual practice is to numb the area with a local anesthetic called Lidocaine. The tissue removed is tiny, smaller than a grain of rice. In some circumstances, multiple biopsies may be warranted. The pathologist will examine the tissue for evidence of infectious, inflammatory, and dysplastic changes, any of which could cause persistent or recurrent itching and redness. Treatment will depend on the findings.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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