Definition

A cervical biopsy finding that means a mix of moderately abnormal and severely abnormal cells were found on the surface of the cervix. Cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 has features of both CIN 2 and CIN 3. It is usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 is not cancer but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated. Treatment for cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 may include cryotherapy, laser therapy, loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP), or cone biopsy to remove or destroy the abnormal tissue. Also called CIN 2/3.