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stage 0 cervical carcinoma in situ

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1 Definition of stage 0 cervical carcinoma in situ

Meaning of stage 0 cervical carcinoma in situ: Abnormal cells are found in the cervical epithelium (the innermost lining of the cervix).

Abnormal cells are found in the cervical epithelium (the innermost lining of the cervix). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Also called cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3 and CIN 3.

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