what is dysplasia of the vulva?
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Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous change in your vulva. VIN is not cancer. But if it's not treated it can turn into cancer. Intraepithelial means that the precancer cells are only in the surface of the vulvar skin. Another name for VIN is dysplasia.
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(dis-PLAY-zhuh) A term used to describe the presence of abnormal cells within a tissue or organ. Dysplasia is not cancer, but it may sometimes become cancer. Dysplasia can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on how abnormal the cells look under a microscope and how much of the tissue or organ is affected.
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(dis-PLAS-tik NEE-vus) A specific type of nevus (mole) that looks different from a common mole. Dysplastic nevi are mostly flat and often larger than common moles and have borders that are irregular. A dysplastic nevus can contain different colors, which can range from pink to dark brown.
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What Is Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney? Multicystic dysplastic kidney is a common condition that occurs when one kidney doesn't get put together correctly as it's forming in the womb. The kidneys begin to develop at around 5-6 weeks gestation, and the process by which they form is complicated.
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Overview. Hip dysplasia is the medical term for a hip socket that doesn't fully cover the ball portion of the upper thighbone. This allows the hip joint to become partially or completely dislocated. Most people with hip dysplasia are born with the condition.
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Vocal Cord Dysplasia. Dysplasia (pre-cancer) of the vocal cords can result in hoarseness and often presents as white patches (leukoplakia) or red patches (erythroplasia) on one or both vocal cords.
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Oral epithelial dysplasia is a term used to describe harmful changes in the cells that make up the lining (epithelium) of the mouth. The changes occur because of damage to the cells' DNA by cancer causing chemicals (carcinogens).
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PV dysplasia is described by thickened and nodular valvular leaflets with no or minimal commissural fusion, hypoplasia of the valve ring, and absence of poststenotic dilation of the pulmonary artery (PA).
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Focal cortical dysplasia is a congenital abnormality where there is abnormal organization of the layers of the brain and bizarre appearing neurons. There are both genetic and acquired factors that are involved in the development of cortical dysplasia.
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Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a condition in which normal bone marrow is replaced by an abnormal proliferation of new fibrous connective tissue. Female patient, white, 20 years old, attended the dental clinic reporting a slow increase in volume in the right mandible region over the last 5 years.
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Dysplastic (atypical, Clark) melanocytic nevi are acquired pigmented melanocytic proliferations of the skin with distinct clinical and histologic features. In the appropriate clinically setting dysplastic (atypical, Clark) melanocytic nevi are cutaneous markers for the development of familial and nonfamilial melanomas.
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An oral precancerous lesion, also called dysplasia, is a growth that contains abnormal cells confined to the lining of the oral cavity, or mouth. This lining is called the mucosa. It covers the inside of the cheeks, the inside of the lips, the gums, the tongue, and the roof and floor of the mouth.
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Overview. Fibrous dysplasia is an uncommon bone disorder in which scar-like (fibrous) tissue develops in place of normal bone. This irregular tissue can weaken the affected bone and cause it to deform or fracture.
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Definitions. Amelanotic melanoma: A non-pigmented malignant melanoma. Atypical melanocytic hyperplasia (dysplasia): Tumor-like lesion or condition may represent precursor stage or stage in development of melanoma. Not reportable.
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Some signs of vulvar cancer are skin changes in part of the vulva, a new bump, skin feeling thick or rough, itching, burning, an open sore, and new bleeding, spotting, or discharge from the vagina. The doctor will ask you questions about your health and do a physical and pelvic exam.
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Hip dysplasia is a multifactorial abnormal development of the coxofemoral joint in dogs that is characterized by joint laxity and subsequent degenerative joint disease. It is most common in large breeds. Excessive growth, exercise, nutrition, and hereditary factors affect the occurrence of hip dysplasia.
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dysplasia. Listen to pronunciation. (dis-PLAY-zhuh) A term used to describe the presence of abnormal cells within a tissue or organ. Dysplasia is not cancer, but it may sometimes become cancer.