A 42-year-old member asked:
Can dysplasia lead to cancer?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Aasim Sehbaianswered
Medical Oncology 26 years experience
Dysplasia: Yes dysplasia of any organ or tissue can lead to neoplasia or malignant transformation!
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Reza Shirazianswered
Radiation Oncology 22 years experience
Yes: Progression from normal cell to cancer is like going from white to black over a grey spectrum that keeps getting darker. Normal cell can become dysplastic-- become severe dysplastic -- become low grade cancer-- become high grade.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 16, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.