HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a very common virus that can infect the skin and mucous membranes of the body. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Some types are considered low-risk and cause conditions like genital warts. Others are called high-risk HPV because they can cause cancer. High-risk HPV infections can affect …
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Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC) is a rare and aggressive type of cervical cancer. It develops from small sized cancer cells that exhibit features of neuroendocrine differentiation, meaning they behave like hormone-producing cells typically found in the body. Because it is a high-grade cancer, SCNEC tends to grow quickly and spread early. This tumor can …
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HPV-independent squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina is a type of vaginal cancer that is not related to infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). This cancer develops when squamous cells in the lining of the vagina grow abnormally, forming a tumor that can invade surrounding tissues. To make this diagnosis, your doctors must rule out recent …
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HPV associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in squamous cells, which are flat cells that line many parts of the body. It is caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can cause changes in these cells over time. This type of cancer is different from cancers caused by …
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HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts from squamous cells, which are flat cells lining the inside of the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose that helps warm and filter air, while the paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones …
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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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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. This …
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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 called a Pap smear) is a simple screening test used to look for abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix or anal canal. These areas are lined by squamous cells, which can develop changes over time that may lead to cancer if not detected and treated early. The main purpose …
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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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