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What does the term vin mean when referring to cancer?
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VIN: Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (vin) is dysplasia of the vulva. The grades, assigned by the pathologist when microscopically examining vulvar biopsy specimens, are vin 1 (mild squamous dysplasia), vin 2 (moderate squamous dysplasia), and vin 3 (severe squamous dysplasia). Vin 2 and 3 have the highest risk of progression to invasive squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated.
Answered 6/24/2015
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Pre cancer: Vin stands for vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia. This is a ore cancerous condition of the skin of the vulva. Local excision should lead to cure.
Answered 12/22/2012
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