HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in squamous cells, specialized cells found on the inside surface of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose that helps warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe. The paranasal sinuses, which include the maxillary, …
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Squamous intraepithelial lesion is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). This condition affects the squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that line certain areas of the body, including the cervix, vagina, vulva, and anus. Squamous intraepithelial lesion is considered a precancerous disease, meaning it has the potential to develop into …
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Background: HPV associated dysplasia of the larynx is a precancerous condition in which the squamous cells that cover the inside surface of the larynx begin to show abnormal growth due to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). If not treated effectively, this condition can progress to a type of laryngeal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. …
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Background: HPV associated dysplasia of the oral cavity is a precancerous condition in which the squamous cells that cover the inside of the oral cavity begin to show abnormal growth due to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). If not treated effectively, this condition can progress to a type of oral cavity cancer called squamous …
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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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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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Condyloma acuminatum, commonly known as genital warts, is a non-cancerous growth on the skin and mucous membranes in areas such as the genital and anal regions. These growths are caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), primarily types 6 and 11. Condyloma acuminatum can vary in appearance but often forms soft, cauliflower-like clusters …
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What is HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the penis? HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of cancer that starts from the cells on the surface of the penis. It is a sexually transmitted disease. What causes HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the penis? As its name suggests, HPV-associated SCC is caused by a …
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HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx is a type of cancer that starts in the squamous cells lining the oropharynx, which includes parts of the throat such as the tonsils and the base of the tongue. It is linked to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted virus. HPV-associated squamous cell …
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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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