VIN

Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN): Understanding Your Pathology Report

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a general term for noncancerous but abnormal changes in the squamous cells that cover the surface of the vulva. The word “intraepithelial” means that the abnormal cells are confined to the top layer of the vulvar skin (the epidermis) and have not grown into the deeper tissue. VIN is not …
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Differentiated Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (dVIN): Understanding Your Pathology Report

Differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN) is a precancerous condition of the vulva. It is made up of abnormal squamous cells confined to the top layer of the vulvar skin (the epidermis). Unlike most precancerous lesions of the lower genital tract, dVIN is not caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Instead, it is strongly associated with chronic …
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