Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) or cervical dysplasia, is a precancerous condition characterized by abnormal cells grow on the cervix, which is the opening between the vagina and uterus. It is usually caused due to human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Is removing the uterus the only option for neoplasia and fibroid in the uterus?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 51 years old, and she weighs 60 kg and 1.58 m tall. She took a Pap smear test and found out that she has neoplasia 3 and a fibroid of 5 to 6 cm. We consulted a gynecologist and, who advised removing the uterus and ovaries. Please advice. Is removing the uterus the only option? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will also advise for surgery since Pap smear shows grade 3 changes. Preserving the uterus is only advised in young women requiring fertility, who also need lifelong follow-up later. In your wife's state, since she is already 51, what is the point of preserving the uteru... Read Full »
Is it mandatory to have LEEP surgery in CIN1?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it necessary to have a LEEP surgery in CIN1? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your results showed cervicitis with metaplasia and suspected CIN1 (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia). In a colposcopy, it should be discussed in detail. It needs treatment soon.... Read Full »
My biopsy report shows low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My doctor did a biopsy and the result showed a low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL). Acute inflammation and associated reactive change are also noted. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), they have found inflammatory changes at the cervix and a low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia as well. For that, you need a colposcopy. Conservative treatment by ablation or excision of a transformationa... Read Full »
I am HPV positive and got treated for CIN. Am I prone to VIN?
Query: Hi doctor, Before a week, I had symptoms of itching in the vulva area. Later, two sores or ulcers appeared. One on the clitoral hood and another one on the right labia minora. It burns when I urinate. I am HPV positive, and I recently got treatment for CIN before three months. I have attached the p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is better to have full investigations as you already have a history of HPV (human papillomavirus) and treated for CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia). When did you have your las... Read Full »
Diagnosed with CIN1 plus HPV. Is this related to cervical cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. Recently, I have been diagnosed with CIN1 plus HPV. Is this same to cervical cancer? Please tell me more information regarding the same and also tell me how can I get it treated? I aborted my first child due to personal reason. Currently, I am taking medicine for HIV vi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. CIN1 (cervical intraepithelial neoplasm) is neoplastic changes of the cervix. It is not cancer itself but the change towards cancer is seen. CIN1 is treatable. Most common cause of it is HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) infection. Since you currently do not have ... Read Full »