CIN 3

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001774",
  "term": "CIN 3",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A cervical biopsy finding that means severely abnormal cells were found on the surface of the cervix. CIN 3 is usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). CIN 3 is not cancer but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated. Treatment for CIN 3 may include cryotherapy, laser therapy, loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP), or cone biopsy to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue. CIN 3 is sometimes called high-grade or severe dysplasia. Also called cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/cin-3/"
}