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What does pin mean with respect to prostate cells?
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Overgrowth of cells: Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia.
Answered 10/3/2016
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PIN: Pin stands for prostate intraepithelial neoplasia. It is considered a pre-cancerous lesion; however it does not necessarily become malignant. Approximatley 20% of men with high grade pin are found to ahve prostate cancer. You should be seeing a urologist so that your psa and prostate examination can be followed.
Answered 2/16/2015
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