low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion

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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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the vulva

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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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL)

Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is an example of dysplasia. It commonly involves the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, or anal canal. This condition may affect both women and men. The virus infects squamous cells found on the …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the vagina

Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) in the vagina 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 vagina, LSIL can also affect the anal canal, vulva, and cervix. In men, LSIL can affect the penis and scrotum. …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix

Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the cervix is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus infects squamous cells found in a part of the cervix called the transformation zone. Over time the infected cells develop genetic changes that lead to LSIL. The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is …
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