Anal dysplasia
Anal dysplasia is a pre-cancerous condition which occurs when the lining of the
low grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL).[1]
Most cases are not associated with symptoms, but people may notice lumps in and around the anus.[2]
Causes
Anal dysplasia is most commonly linked to
sexually-transmitted infection.[3] HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States[4] while genital herpes (HSV) was the most common sexually transmitted infection globally.[5]
Diagnosis
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See also
- Human papillomavirus
- Anal cancer
References
- PMID 22742517.
- ^ Salit, Irving. "Fact Sheets: Anal dyspasia". Canadian Aids Treatment Information Exchange. Archived from the original on 2009-02-01. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
- ^ Palefsky, Joel M.; Holly, Elizabeth A.; Ralston, Mary L.; Jay, Naomi (February 1988). "Prevalence and Risk Factors for Human Papillomavirus Infection of the Anal Canal in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)–Positive and HIV-Negative Homosexual Men". Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Stomatology, and Epidemiology Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- CDC. February 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- S2CID 28976125.
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