Low grade intraepithelial lesion of prostate

Definition

A condition of the prostate, caused by an alteration or mutation in cell growth, or prostatic epithelial cells that are dividing more rapidly than normal epithelium. This condition is characterised by premalignant transformation and abnormal development of the prostatic epithelial tissue.

Exclusions

• high grade dysplasia of prostate
• PIN III
• high grade PIN

Inclusions

• Low grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

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