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cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3

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A cervical biopsy finding that means severely abnormal cells were found on the surface of the cervix. Cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3 is usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3 is not cancer but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated. Treatment for cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3 may include cryotherapy, laser therapy, loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP), or cone biopsy to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue. Cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3 is sometimes called high-grade or severe dysplasia. Also called CIN 3.
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