Obstructive complications of lichen sclerosus

British Association of Dermatologists’ guidelines for the management of lichen sclerosus 2010

“…Perianal involvement, as in adult men, is extremely rare. There is a report of a rare complication of renal failure following meatal obstruction 32 …”

British Association of Dermatologists guidelines for the management of lichen sclerosus, 2018

“…Perianal involvement, as in adult men, is extremely rare. There is a report of a rare complication of renal failure following meatal obstruction . Phimosis caused by LS may be complicated by preputial stones …”

Meatal Stenosis in Boys following Circumcision for Lichen Sclerosus (Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans)

“…Significant obstructive complications secondary to phimosis are Abbreviations and Acronyms LS ¼ lichen sclerosus nLS ¼ nonlichen sclerosus histology described, as is meatal stenosis after circumcision for lichen sclerosus. 3,7,8 While lichen sclerosus rarely affects the urethra in boys and squamous cell carcinoma has not been reported, these problems are observed in men. 3,8e10 Thus, long-term data from boys treated for lichen sclerosus are essential if families are to be counselled appropriately.…”