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Adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix

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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High grade dysplasia of the larynx

What is high grade dysplasia of the larynx? High grade dysplasia is a precancerous condition in the larynx. If not treated, high grade dysplasia can change into a type of laryngeal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma over time. Where in the larynx does high grade dysplasia start? High grade dysplasia starts from specialized squamous cells …
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Endometrioid intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN)

What is endometrioid intraepithelial neoplasia? Endometrioid intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) is a precancerous condition associated with an abnormally thick endometrium. It is considered a precancerous condition because over time it can turn into a type of endometrial cancer called endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Another name for this condition is atypical endometrial hyperplasia. Is endometrioid intraepithelial neoplasia cancer? No. …
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