HSIL
| HSIL | |
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| Term | HSIL |
| Short definition | HSIL - An area of abnormal cells that forms on the surface of certain organs such as the cervix, vagina, vulva, anus, and esophagus. HSILs look slightly to very abnormal under the microscope. They are usually caused by chronic infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and are found on a Pap test or biopsy. If left untreated, these abnormal cells can become cancerous and spread to nearby tissues. HSIL is sometimes referred to as moderate or severe dysplasia. Also known as a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
HSIL - An area of abnormal cells that forms on the surface of certain organs such as the cervix, vagina, vulva, anus, and esophagus. HSILs look slightly to very abnormal under the microscope. They are usually caused by chronic infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and are found on a Pap test or biopsy. If left untreated, these abnormal cells can become cancerous and spread to nearby tissues. HSIL is sometimes referred to as moderate or severe dysplasia. Also known as a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
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