A Pap test, also known as a Pap smear, is a screening procedure used to detect precancerous and cancerous conditions in the cervix and anal canal. The test involves collecting a sample of cells from the cervix or anal canal. The cells are then examined under a microscope by a pathologist with the results provided …
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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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Koilocytes are abnormal squamous cells that have been infected by human papillomavirus (HPV). They are commonly seen in conditions caused by HPV including low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) and high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL). Koilocytes are often observed in tissues, such as the cervix, vagina, penis, anus, and oral cavity, where HPV infections can …
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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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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vulva is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is an example of dysplasia. In addition to the vulva, LSIL can also affect the vagina and cervix. In both women and men, LSIL may also involve the anal …
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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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