HPVD Medicine Abbreviation

Hypertensive Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Human Papillomavirus-Related Dysplasia (HPDV) is a pathological term for the abnormal growth and development of cells (dysplasia) on the surface of tissues caused by a chronic infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is an extremely common group of viruses, but only certain "high-risk" strains are linked to the development of cancer. When these high-risk strains infect cells, they can disrupt the normal cell cycle, leading to uncontrolled growth and the development of precancerous lesions, which are collectively known as dysplasia.

HPDV is not cancer, but it is considered a precursor lesion, meaning it has the potential to progress to invasive cancer over time if left untreated or unmonitored. This condition is most famously associated with cervical cancer, where it is identified through Pap tests and HPV screening as Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN). However, HPDV can also occur in other areas of the body, including the anus, vulva, penis, and oropharynx (the back of the throat), leading to other types of HPV-related cancers. Early detection and management of HPDV are therefore cornerstones of modern cancer prevention strategies.