What is HPV-associated oral epithelial dysplasia? HPV-associated oral epithelial dysplasia is a precancerous condition involving the tissue that covers the inside of the oral cavity. The oral cavity includes the lips, tongue, floor of mouth, gingiva (gums), buccal mucosa (inner cheeks), and hard palate. If left untreated, HPV-associated oral epithelial dysplasia can turn into a …
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Adenocarcinoma is a type of cervical cancer. It develops from columnar cells normally found on the surface of the endocervix. Most tumours start from a non-invasive type of cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS). What are the symptoms of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? The most common symptom of adenocarcinoma of the cervix is abnormal …
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What does ASC-US mean on a Pap smear of the cervix? ASC-US stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. It means that abnormal cells were found on the surface of your cervix when the Pap smear was performed. Does ASC-US on a Pap smear mean cancer? No. ASC-US does not mean cancer. However, it …
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What is condyloma acuminatum? Condyloma acuminatum is a non-cancerous growth caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Another name for this condition is a genital wart. Can condyloma acuminatum turn into cancer? No. Condyloma acuminatum is a non-cancerous condition that will not turn into cancer over time. However, this condition can recur (regrow) in the same location …
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What is HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx? HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of oropharyngeal cancer. The oropharynx is an area of the throat that includes the tonsils, base of the tongue, uvula, and soft palate. This type of cancer quickly spreads to lymph nodes especially those in the neck. For …
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What are koilocytes? Koilocytes are a type of cell called squamous cells that have been infected by human papillomavirus (HPV). Koilocytes are commonly seen in conditions caused by HPV including low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) and high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL). What do koilocytes look like under the microscope? When examined under the microscope …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the vulva is a type of cancer that starts from cells in the skin on the surface of the vulva. What causes squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva? SCC of the vulva commonly develops from one of two pre-cancerous diseases: high-grade squamous …
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What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vulva? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vulva is a non-cancerous, sexually transmitted disease. This condition may affect both women and men. In addition to the vulva, LSIL can also affect the cervix and vagina. In both women and men, LSIL may also involve the …
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What is a squamous papilloma? Squamous papilloma is a non-cancerous growth made up of specialized squamous cells that connect together to form finger-like projections called papilla. This type of growth can start in any location where squamous cells are normally found such as the skin, mouth, tonsils, larynx, esophagus, and eyelids. What causes a squamous …
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What is cervical intraepithelial neoplasia? Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a pre-cancerous disease in the cervix. It is called pre-cancerous because over time it can change into a type of cervical cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. CIN is divided into three levels – CIN1, CIN2, and CIN3 – and the risk of developing cancer is …
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