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Review
. 2017 Jan;26(1):33-43.
doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2016.07.005.

Anal Dysplasia

Craig A Messick  1 , Miguel A Rodriguez-Bigas  2
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Review

Anal Dysplasia

Craig A Messick et al. Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2017 Jan.

Abstract

Anal dysplasia is a cytopathology term describing specific squamous cell morphology and represents a varying degree of benign changes. Often a source of confusion, the current iteration includes two types, low-grade and high-grade, and carries significant clinical implications. This article updates readers on the current definition of anal dysplasia, describes its incidence and prevalence, defines high-risk populations, and highlights diagnostics, treatment, and long-term management strategies for patients with anal dysplasia.

Keywords: Anal cytology; Anal dysplasia; HGAIN; HSIL; High-resolution anoscopy; LGAIN; LSIL; Squamous cell carcinoma.

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