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What diseases do vulvar biopsies test for?

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Many conditions: Like to r/o cancer or precancer, they are done for unexplained itching, you may have what is known as a vulvar dystrophy, there are differnet types and require differnet treatments.

Answered 8/10/2012

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Have had 3 vulvar biopsies, 1st time was punch biopsy the others were not (special tool to carve out biopsy freehand + stitches) what's thedifference?

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Had a vulvar biopsy done a few days ago, it's still pretty tender, any thing i can do to help speed the healing process?

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Been to a few drs for Vulvar Burning for months. No external "signs" so no biopsy has been done. Does that mean it's DEF not cancer?scared/paranoid :(

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I have a five year old daughter who was recently diagnosed with a ssebaceous cyst on the outer part of her vulva. Should we get a biopsy to make sure?

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Is there permanent sexual loss from a vulva biopsy from labia minor or labia major?

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