Is cervical dysplasia the same as CIN?

Is cervical dysplasia the same as CIN?

Cervical dysplasia is a precancerous condition in which abnormal cells grow on the surface of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your uterus that’s attached to the top portion of your vagina. Another name for cervical dysplasia is cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or CIN.

What is CIN II moderate dysplasia?

CIN 2 is not cancer, but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated. Treatment for CIN 2 may include cryotherapy, laser therapy, loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP), or cone biopsy to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue. CIN 2 is sometimes called high-grade or moderate dysplasia.

What is CIN in colposcopy?

Cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN) means abnormal changes of the cells that line the cervix.

Is CIN considered cancer?

CIN is not cancer, but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue. It is graded on a scale of 1 to 3, based on how abnormal the cells look under a microscope and how much of the cervical tissue is affected.

What is moderate cervical dysplasia?

Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. The vagina opens up into the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus. Cervical dysplasia is detected by a pap test (pap smear). It’s diagnosed with a biopsy.

How is moderate cervical dysplasia treated?

Instances of moderate or severe cervical dysplasia could require immediate treatment. Options include: Cryosurgery to freeze off the abnormal cervical tissue. LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) to burn off the abnormal cells with an electric looped wire.

How long does it take for CIN 2 to progress?

In general, it takes 10 to 20 years for CIN to progress to cancer, allowing a significant time period for detection and treatment. Progression from CIN to cancer requires persistent HPV infection.

Should I be worried if I have CIN 1?

We know that most cases of CIN1 will go back to normal without any treatment. The risk of CIN1 developing into cancer is very small. However we know that CIN2 and CIN3 may develop into cancer in some cases, if left untreated.

Is CIN and HPV the same?

Are HPV and CIN the same? No, HPV (human papillomavirus) causes an infection that can lead to CIN, but they are not the same.

What is moderate to severe dysplasia?

If you have severe cervical dysplasia, it means that severely abnormal cells have been found on your cervix. You don’t have cancer, and it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop cancer. Rather, it’s a precancerous condition. Cervical dysplasia is also known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).

What causes moderate dysplasia?

Persistent HPV infection is the most important risk factor for cervical dysplasia, especially moderate-to-severe cervical dysplasia. In women, an increased risk of a persistent HPV infection is associated with: Early initiation of sexual activity. Having multiple sex partners.

Will moderate dysplasia go away?

Most mild cases will clear up without treatment. Your doctor may suggest getting a pap test every 6 to 12 months, instead of every 3 to 5 years. But if the changes don’t go away or get worse, treatment will be needed. Instances of moderate or severe cervical dysplasia could require immediate treatment.

What causes moderate dysplasia of cervix?

Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Considered a precancerous condition, it is caused by a sexually transmitted infection with a common virus, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

How fast does CIN 2 become cancerous?

The median time from CIN2/3 to cancer was estimated to be 23.5 years (95% confidence interval: 20.8, 26.6), and 1.6% of the lesions progressed to cancer within 10 years.

What happens if CIN 2 is left untreated?

High-Grade Abnormalities CIN-2 & CIN-3 These cells are more likely to become cancerous and invade deeper layers of the cervix if left untreated. If high-grade abnormalities are detected on a Pap smear, the woman is advised to have a colposcopy and biopsy.

Is moderate dysplasia cancer?

There are different types of dysplasia. Mild dysplasia, called low-grade intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is one type. Moderate or severe dysplasia, called high-grade intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) is another type of dysplasia. LSIL and HSIL may or may not become cancer.