LSIL

Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the anus

What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the anus? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is an abnormal growth that starts from cells that cover the inside of the anus and anal canal. Although the overall risk is low, LSIL is considered a precancerous condition because it can turn into a type of anal …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the vulva

What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vulva? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vulva is a non-cancerous, sexually transmitted disease. This condition may affect both women and men. In addition to the vulva, LSIL can also affect the cervix and vagina. In both women and men, LSIL may also involve the …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL)

What is a low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL)? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is a precancerous change that commonly involves the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, or anal canal. This condition may affect both women and men. What causes low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion? LSIL is caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the vagina

What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vagina? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vagina is a non-cancerous, sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). This condition may affect both women and men. In addition to the vagina, LSIL can also affect the cervix and vulva. In both women …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the cervix

What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix? Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is a non-cancerous, sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). This condition may affect both women and men. In addition to the cervix, LSIL can also affect the vagina and vulva. In …
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How to read your Pap test report

What is a Pap test? The Pap test is a screening test that looks for abnormal cells in the vaginal portion of the uterine cervix. It is called a screening test because it is designed to detect disease before a person experiences any symptoms. The test was named after Dr. Georgios Papanicolaou who invented the …
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