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Can my HPV infection lead 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 pi... 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 »
I have a 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 »
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 »
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 132 lbs and 5 feet tall. She took a Pap smear test and found out that she has neoplasia 3 and a fibroid of 2 inches. 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 u... Read Full »