What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the anus? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is an abnormal growth that starts from cells that cover the inside of the anus and anal canal. Although the overall risk is low, LSIL is considered a precancerous condition because it can turn into a type of anal …
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What is anal intraepithelial neoplasia? Anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is a precancerous growth made up of abnormal squamous cells in the anus or anal canal. If left untreated, AIN can turn into a type of anal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma over time. Another name for AIN is squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL). Where does anal …
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What is a high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the anal canal? High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a pre-cancerous disease that starts from specialized squamous cells that cover the inside of the anal canal. HSIL is called a pre-cancerous disease because over time it can turn into a type of cancer called squamous cell …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal? Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of anal cancer. The anal canal is located at the end of the digestive tract between the rectum and the anus. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of cancer in the anal canal. What causes squamous cell carcinoma …
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