High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion of the Vulva with Obscuring Edema: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall in Vulvar Biopsies

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high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion VIN III vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia spongiosis edema severe dysplasia

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