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 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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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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