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Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN)
What is anal intra-epithelial neoplasia?
Anal intra epithelial neoplasia AIN is a condition which affects the skin around the anus. The severity of the condition is graded from I to III, with III being the most severe. AIN is important because some cases of AIN III can go on to develop into an anal cancer.
What causes anal intra-epithelial neoplasia?
Most AIN is triggered by the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is the same virus that causes anal warts. AIN is also related to changes in the vulva (Vulval Intra-epithelial Neoplasia, VIN) and cervix (Cervical Intra-epithelial Neoplasia, CIN) in women.
The human papilloma virus is the common link between these conditions.
Other recognised risk factors include smoking and immunosuppression. Patients may be immunosuppressed because they are taking drugs to suppress their immune systems such as transplant patients. Other causes of immune suppression include HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection.
Patients with AIN who are immunosuppressed are at greater risk of developing anal cancer.
What are the next steps?
If you think you have this condition or any of these symptoms
you will need to seek medical advice.
you will need to seek medical advice.
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