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Genital Disorders in Children: What Does a Biopsy Bring?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Biopsies are only performed in less than 1% of all consultations dedicated to paediatric genital dermatology. The objectives of this paper are to review and clarify the histopathological features of the conditions most often biopsied: first, lichen sclerosus, which has a peak incidence in childhood and progresses over years; secondly, pigmented lesions, including atypical genital naevi and common naevi in the context of lichen sclerosus, both histologically differential diagnoses of melanoma, which probably does not present in childhood. And finally, Crohn's disease, which is a cause of vulval oedema or genital ulceration.

Source: Dermatopathology

DOI: 10.3390/dermatopathology13010012

Authors: Francoise Plantier, Fiona Lewis

Institutions: Hôpital Cochin, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Genital Health and Disease

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,810