What is an intestinal type adenoma of the stomach? An intestinal type adenoma is a non-cancerous growth that starts from cells on the inside surface of the stomach. It is the third most common type of polyp in the stomach after hyperplastic polyps and fundic gland polyps. Where in the stomach are intestinal type adenomas …
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What is vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia? Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous growth arising from the cells on the surface of the vulva. If left untreated, VIN can turn into a type of vulvar cancer called squamous cell carcinoma over time. Another name for VIN is squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL). Where does vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia …
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What is low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the anus and anal canal? 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 …
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What is anal intraepithelial neoplasia? Anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is a precancerous growth made up of abnormal squamous cells in the anus or anal canal. If left untreated, AIN can turn into a type of anal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma over time. Another name for AIN is squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL). Where does anal …
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What does non-invasive mean in a pathology report? In pathology, non-invasive is used to describe a disease (typically a tumour) that remains localized and has not spread into the surrounding tissues or organs. All types of benign (noncancerous) tumours are by definition non-invasive. However, some types of early-stage malignant (cancerous) tumours are also considered non-invasive …
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What is HPV-associated oral epithelial dysplasia? HPV-associated oral epithelial dysplasia is a precancerous condition involving the tissue that covers the inside of the oral cavity. The oral cavity includes the lips, tongue, floor of mouth, gingiva (gums), buccal mucosa (inner cheeks), and hard palate. If left untreated, HPV-associated oral epithelial dysplasia can turn into a …
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What does gastric dysplasia mean? Gastric dysplasia is a precancerous change that can turn into a type of stomach cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. Another name for this condition is glandular intraepithelial neoplasia. Where in the stomach does dysplasia start? Gastric dysplasia in the stomach starts from specialized epithelial cells that cover the inside surface …
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What is squamous dysplasia? Squamous dysplasia is a precancerous change involving an area of the body covered by squamous cells. If left untreated, squamous dysplasia can turn into a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma over time. What causes squamous dysplasia? The cause of squamous dysplasia depends on where in the body the disease …
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What is adenocarcinoma in situ? Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is a non-invasive type of cancer. It is called non-invasive because the cancer cells have not spread into surrounding tissues. If left untreated, it can turn into invasive adenocarcinoma. Is adenocarcinoma in situ a benign or malignant disease? AIS is considered a malignant (cancerous) disease. However, …
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What is adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix? Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is a precancerous disease in the cervix. The disease starts from glands in a part of the cervix called the endocervix. If not treated, AIS can turn into a type of cervical cancer called endocervical adenocarcinoma. Is adenocarcinoma in situ a type of …
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