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Precancerous lesions are at high risk of becoming cancer so they are usually treated as a preventative measure. If there is a risk of treatment that outweighs the risk of cancer they may not be treated, but this is rare.
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What are the treatments for human papilloma virus?
Human papillomavirus itself does not have treatments. Warts, cancer, and precancerous lesions can be treated with creams, surgery, freezing, acid, or lasers.
What has the author Matthew John Stewart written?
Matthew John Stewart has written: 'The Croonian lectures on precancerous lesions of the alimentary tract' -- subject(s): Precancerous conditions, Alimentary canal
What is difference between premalignant lesion and premalignant condition?
The World Health Organization classifies oral precancerous/potentially malignant disorders into 2 general groups, as follows:A precancerous lesion is "a morphologically altered tissue in which oral cancer is more likely to occur than its apparently normal counterpart." These precancerous lesions include leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and the palatal lesions of reverse smokers.A precancerous condition is "a generalized state associated with significantly increased risk of cancer." The precancerous conditions include submucous fibrosis, lichen planus, epidermolysis bullosa, and discoid lupus erythematous.
Is there ever an occasion where the cervix would be frozen to treat a medical condition?
Cryosurgery is sometimes used for precancerous lesions of the cervix.
Is sebaceous cyst precancerous?
Sebaceous cysts are not precancerous.
What is retroflexion procedure in colonoscopy?
The endoscopist manipulates the controls of the scope so that its tip bends backward allowing an alternate view as it is withdrawn from the colon. It it thought that this allows detection of additional polyps and precancerous lesions that might be flat or depressed.
How is kaposis sarcoma treated?
Kaposi's sarcoma is not curable. Although, it can ofter be effectively palliated for many years. Patients with few lesions can often be treated with radiation therapy or cryosurgery.
Is HPV a viral STD?
HPV is a viral STD. HPV can cause genital warts or cancerous/precancerous lesions in the cervix or anus.
What is a medium-depth peel?
Chemical peels are divided into three types: superficial, medium-depth, and deep. The medium-depth peel is used for more obvious wrinkles and sun damage, as well as for precancerous lesions like actinic keratoses
What is the purpose of skin resurfacing?
Skin resurfacing procedures may be performed for cosmetic reasons, such as diminishing the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth or eyes. They may also be used as a medical treatment, such as removing large numbers of certain precancerous lesions
What type of doctors cure skin cancer?
It may not be cured, but a dermatologist will treat it , also if there are lesions they can be treated by a plastic surgeon.
If multiple lesions are treated the most complex lesion is listed first and the others are usually listed using modifier?
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