cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001616",
  "term": "cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A cervical biopsy finding that means a mix of moderately abnormal and severely abnormal cells were found on the surface of the cervix. Cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 has features of both CIN 2 and CIN 3. It is usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 is not cancer but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated. Treatment for cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 may include cryotherapy, laser therapy, loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP), or cone biopsy to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue. Also called CIN 2/3.",
  "synonyms": [
    "CIN 2/3"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/cervical-squamous-intraepithelial-neoplasia-2-3/"
}