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Atlas Interpretation:
Type of Preparation:
ThinPrep/ LBP
Magnification:
High
Clinical History:
58 year old woman
Interpretation:
NILM: Atrophy with inflammation (atrophic vaginitis)
Cytomorphologic Criteria:
Parabasal cells with some nuclear degeneration. Background shows granular debris which can mimic tumor diathesis, i.e. by 'clinging' to cell groups.
Explanatory Notes:
Overall background is usually cleaner in liquid preparations, but clinging debris may be observed. Nuclei are usually smaller with less air drying artifact.
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Bethesda Interobserver Reproducibility Data:
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