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Low grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus

Low grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus is a precancerous condition in which the cells lining the inside of the esophagus show abnormal growth. These cells are called squamous cells, and they normally form a thin, protective layer called the squamous epithelium. In low grade squamous dysplasia, the squamous cells begin to grow and look …
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Squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL)

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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Dysplasia in the stomach (gastric dysplasia)

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for dysplasia of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What does dysplasia in the stomach mean? Dysplasia in the stomach (also known as gastric dysplasia) is a precancerous change that can turn into …
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Low grade dysplasia

Low grade dysplasia is an abnormal pattern of cell growth that has the potential to develop into cancer over time. The term low grade is used because the abnormal cells still look similar to normal, healthy cells when examined under the microscope. This is different from high grade dysplasia, where the abnormal cells look more …
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Low grade

In pathology, the term low grade describes cells that look abnormal under the microscope but still share some features with normal, healthy cells. To determine if cells are low grade, pathologists compare them to the normal cells typically found in the same part of the body. Low grade is different from high grade, which describes cells that …
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Grade

In pathology, “grade” is a term used to describe the appearance and behavior of cells within a tissue sample, typically cancerous tumors and precancerous conditions but also some noncancerous conditions. Grade is important because it provides clues about the potential for disease progression and guides treatment decisions. Grading in cancer In the context of cancer, …
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