Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: CIN; cervical interstitial neoplasia; cervical dysplasia; cervical interstitial neoplasia
Overview
Historical Perspective
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia was first discovered by Dr. Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou, a Greek pathologist, in 1927.[1]
- In 1928, the first screening was developed by Aurel Babeș, a Romanian pathologist to diagnose cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.[1]
- In 1980, human papillomavirus (HPV) was first identified in the pathogenesis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.[2]
Classification
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia has 4 cytological classifications: Bethesda system, Papanicolaou classification, CIN nomenclature, and dysplasia nomenclature.
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia may be classified according to Papanicolau into 3 subtypes:
- CIN1 (Grade I)
- CIN2 (Grade II)
- CIN3 (Grade III)
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia may be classified according to Bethesda system into 3 subtypes:
- Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LGSIL)
- High grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL)
- Carcinoma in situ
- Other variants of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia include [disease subtype 1], [disease subtype 2], and [disease subtype 3].
Pathophysiology
- The pathogenesis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is characterized by the premalignant transformation and abnormal growth of squamous cells on the surface of the cervix.[3]
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia arises from the squamous-columnar junction, which is also known as the "transformation zone".
- The "transformation zone" is where the squamous epithelium of the ectocervix joins the columnar epithelium of the endocervix.
- The presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) has a crucial role in the pathogenesis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- The first precursor lesion of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is the koilocyte, which is a squamous epithelial cell that has undergone a number of structural changes (these usually occur as a result of infection of the cell by human papillomavirus).
- The viral replication of human papillomavirus (HPV) encodes proteins E6 and E7 which interfere with the normal epithelial cell functions. This leads to a deficient cell replication and excessive cell growth.
- On gross pathology, there are no characteristic findings of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- On microscopic histopathological analysis, findings of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia will depend on the lesion grade.
- The table below summarizes the histopathological findings of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia according to lesion grade.
Causes
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia may be caused by either [cause1], [cause2], or [cause3].
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is caused by a mutation in the [gene1], [gene2], or [gene3] gene[s].
- There are no established causes for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Differentiating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia from other Diseases
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [clinical feature 1], [clinical feature 2], and [clinical feature 3], such as:
- [Differential dx1]
- [Differential dx2]
- [Differential dx3]
Epidemiology and Demographics
- The prevalence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is approximately [number or range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
- In [year], the incidence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia was estimated to be [number or range] cases per 100,000 individuals in [location].
Age
- Patients of all age groups may develop cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is more commonly observed among patients aged [age range] years old.
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is more commonly observed among [elderly patients/young patients/children].
Gender
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia affects men and women equally.
- [Gender 1] are more commonly affected with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia than [gender 2].
- The [gender 1] to [Gender 2] ratio is approximately [number > 1] to 1.
Race
- There is no racial predilection for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia usually affects individuals of the [race 1] race.
- [Race 2] individuals are less likely to develop cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia are [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
- The majority of patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia remain asymptomatic for [duration/years].
- Early clinical features include [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
- If left untreated, [#%] of patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
- Common complications of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
- Prognosis is generally [excellent/good/poor], and the [1/5/10year mortality/survival rate] of patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is approximately [#%].
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
- The diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met:
- [criterion 1]
- [criterion 2]
- [criterion 3]
- [criterion 4]
Symptoms
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is usually asymptomatic.
- Symptoms of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia may include the following:
- [symptom 1]
- [symptom 2]
- [symptom 3]
- [symptom 4]
- [symptom 5]
- [symptom 6]
Physical Examination
- Patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia usually appear [general appearance].
- Physical examination may be remarkable for:
- [finding 1]
- [finding 2]
- [finding 3]
- [finding 4]
- [finding 5]
- [finding 6]
Laboratory Findings
- There are no specific laboratory findings associated with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- A [positive/negative] [test name] is diagnostic of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- An [elevated/reduced] concentration of [serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other] [lab test] is diagnostic of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- Other laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].
Imaging Findings
- There are no [imaging study] findings associated with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- [Imaging study 1] is the imaging modality of choice for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- On [imaging study 1], cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is characterized by [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
- [Imaging study 2] may demonstrate [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Other Diagnostic Studies
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia may also be diagnosed using [diagnostic study name].
- Findings on [diagnostic study name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Treatment
Medical Therapy
- There is no treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
- The mainstay of therapy for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is [medical therapy 1] and [medical therapy 2].
- [Medical therapy 1] acts by [mechanism of action1].
- Response to [medical therapy 1] can be monitored with [test/physical finding/imaging] every [frequency/duration].
Surgery
- Surgery is the mainstay of therapy for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- [Surgical procedure] in conjunction with [chemotherapy/radiation] is the most common approach to the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- [Surgical procedure] can only be performed for patients with [disease stage] cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Prevention
- There are no primary preventive measures available for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
- Effective measures for the primary prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia include [measure1], [measure2], and [measure3].
- Once diagnosed and successfully treated, patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia are followed-up every [duration]. Follow-up testing includes [test 1], [test 2], and [test 3].
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgios_Papanikolaou Accessed on March 29, 2016
- ↑ Herfs M, Crum CP (2013). "Laboratory management of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: proposing a new paradigm". Adv Anat Pathol. 20 (2): 86–94. doi:10.1097/PAP.0b013e3182862aab. PMID 23399794.
- ↑ Arends MJ, Buckley CH, Wells M (1998). "Aetiology, pathogenesis, and pathology of cervical neoplasia". J. Clin. Pathol. 51 (2): 96–103. PMC 500501. PMID 9602680.