Question 1

what is squamous vulvar mucosa without dysplagia?

Accepted Answer

Normal tissue: The vulva ( the entrance to the vagina) is covered with a type of tissue of squamous cells. 
No dysplasia means that there are no changes there that might indicates something of concern like cancer

Question 2

what is squamous papillomatosis on the vulva?

Accepted Answer

Vulvar variant: Vulvar papillomatosis is a now considered a normal variant of vulvar anatomy. They are small projections at the base of the vagina above the anus. Sometimes they have an appearance that can be confused with genital warts. A skilled examiner or a vulvar biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is generally not needed unless itching and irritation is a problem.

Question 3

what is squamous cell carcinoma like?

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Depends on site: Squamous cell carcinomas of the skin are usually slow growing and metastasize only infrequently.  Squamous cell carcinomas of the lung are lethal and a majority of the patients are dead within a year.  Squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus, cervix, oro-pharynx etc fall in between.

Question 4

what is squamous cell vs basal cell skin cancer?

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Different cell types: Squamous cell carcinomas are worse than basal cell carcinomas.  Squamous cell carcinomas can metastasize where as basal cell carcinomas very rarely do.  Both types occur more in sun exposed areas.

Question 5

what is squamous mucosa with reflux esophagitis (basal cell hyperplasia, intraepithelial eosinophils)? &esophagitis found with linear furrowing?

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Benign: The key is that despite the fact that you have reflux and are probably going to be more comfortable when you are effectively treated, we did not see precancerous change.

Question 6

what is cardiac and fundic type mucosa w/mild chronic inflammation?
what is squamous mucosa w/changes of mild gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

Complicated issue: This seems like a tissue report generated by a pathologist. It would be helpful to talk to the pathologist, preferably together with your doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

what is "atypical squamous metaplasia" ?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal cells: These are abnormal cells but they are not cancerous at present. So you need it rechecked as instructed by your doctor as there may be increased risk of developing cancer in this location in the future.

Question 8

what is a squamous papolomis in the esophogus? could it be a bad thing?

Accepted Answer

Benign: If diagnosed microscopically to ensure no atypia or evidence of malignancy, squamous papillomas are generally a benign finding. They can be caused by irritation or related to HPV. Excision is the normal treatment and they do not tend to recur. Hope this helps!

Question 9

what is a squamous cell count? is a value of none seen good or bad?

Accepted Answer

: If this was a urinalysis, no squamous cells seen on microscopic analysis means it was a good,cleanly collected specimen with no contamination from other body parts.

Question 10

what is keratinized squamous epithelium?

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Normal skin: Although stratified squamous keratinized epithelium covers the entire surface of the body, but hair, makes the basic tissue structure harder to see. If we just want to look at stratified squamous keratinized epithelium, we look at skin from one of the few areas of the body that does not have hair EG palms www.austincc.edu/histologyhelp/tissues/tg_stra_sq_ker_e

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