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Atlas Interpretation:
Type of Preparation:
SurePath/ LBP
Magnification:
Medium
Clinical History:
75 year old female
Interpretation:
NILM: Atrophy
Cytomorphologic Criteria:
Parabasal cells with occasional pyknotic degenerated cells. Clumping of granular background produces a cleaner background. Globular collections of basophilic amorphous material (blue blobs) present.
Explanatory Notes:
Blue blobs reflect either degenerated parabasal cells or inspissated mucus. Air drying and nuclear enlargement are also less frequently noted with liquid based preparations.
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