Can VIN 3 go away on its own?
If left untreated, in a small number of cases VIN may go away by itself. However, most cases of VIN do not and because of the risk that it may turn into cancer — treatment is usually advised. It is also important to remember that many cases of VIN do not develop into cancer.
Is vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia a cancer?
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a skin condition of the vulva. It is not a cancer, but it can turn into cancer if not treated.
How do you treat VIN 3?
Treatment options for VIN include surgical excision, laser ablation, and topical treatment with imiquimod. In many women, a combination of these modalities is used.
How fast does VIN spread?
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) This is a gradual process that usually takes well over 10 years. In some cases, the abnormal cells may go away by themselves. However, because of the risk of cancer, treatment to remove the affected cells is often recommended.
Is VIN serious?
Vulval intra-epithelial neoplasia (VIN) describes abnormal changes of the cells that cover the vulva. VIN is not cancer, but it may develop into cancer after many years.
What causes vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia?
The exact cause is not known, however it has been linked to: Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common infection. Herpes simplex virus. Granuloma inguinale, a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Does VIN 3 mean cancer?
VIN is typed by how the lesions and cells look: usual-type VIN and differentiated-type VIN. It is sometimes graded VIN2 and VIN3, with the number 3 indicating furthest progression toward a true cancer.
Is VIN III considered cancer?
This is how doctors used to classify vulval intraepithelial neoplasia. The grades VIN 1, VIN 2, and VIN 3 refer to how deeply the abnormal cells go into the surface layer of the skin. If the abnormal cells break through the basement membrane into the deeper tissue, it is classed as vulval cancer.
What does VIN feel like?
People may experience feelings of anxiety, depression and embarrassment around the diagnosis. Some may also feel concerned about the appearance of the vulva. The vulvar skin that is abnormal (VIN) may be red, white and or pigmented. The area may be a bump or rough patch.
Can vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia be cured?
When occult invasion is not a concern, vulvar HSIL (VIN usual type) can be treated with excision, laser ablation, or topical imiquimod (off-label use). Women with vulvar HSIL (VIN usual type) are at risk of recurrent disease and vulvar cancer throughout their lifetimes.
What are the warning signs of vulvar cancer?
Vulvar Cancer Symptoms
- Constant itching.
- Changes in the color and the way the vulva looks.
- Bleeding or discharge not related to menstruation.
- Severe burning, itching or pain.
- An open sore that lasts for more than a month.
- Skin of the vulva looks white and feels rough.
What are the stages of VIN?
Generally VIN is divided into three stages — I, II or III — depending on how abnormal the cells are. VIN III is the commonest presentation among women and this means that the abnormal cells are present throughout the epithelium (remember it is only a millimetre thick!).