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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the anal canal

Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) in the anal canal and anus is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is an example of dysplasia. Although the overall risk is low, LSIL is considered a precancerous condition because it can turn into a type of anal cancer …
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal

What is squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) 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. About this article This …
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