What is squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the vulva is a type of cancer that starts from cells in the skin on the surface of the vulva. What causes squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva? SCC of the vulva commonly develops from one of two pre-cancerous diseases: high-grade squamous …
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Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) of the vulva is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is an example of dysplasia. In addition to the vulva, LSIL can also affect the vagina and cervix. In both women and men, LSIL may also involve the anal …
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High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is a precancerous disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It is composed of abnormal squamous cells that have been infected and transformed by the virus. Squamous cells are found in a thin layer of tissue called the epithelium which covers the surface of the vulva. There are many types …
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What is lichen sclerosus of the vulva? Lichen sclerosus of the vulva is a non-cancerous inflammatory skin condition. If left untreated, this condition can change over time into a pre-cancerous disease called differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN). Differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia is considered a pre-cancerous disease because it can lead to a type of vulvar …
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What is extramammary Paget disease of the vulva? Extramammary Paget disease of the vulva is a non-invasive type of vulvar cancer. The tumour starts from cells found in the skin on the surface of the vulva. It is important to distinguish this condition from secondary Paget disease which is the spread of tumour cells from …
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What is differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN)? Differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN) is a pre-cancerous disease that develops on the vulva. It is called a pre-cancerous disease because over time it can turn into a type of vulvar cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. What causes differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia? Differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN) is …
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