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Cytology of Other Neoplasms of the Cervix

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Cellular Pathology of Glandular Lesions and Uncommon Neoplasms of the Cervix

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In this chapter the appearance of neoplasms of the cervix other than glandular neoplasms as seen in cervical cytology preparations will be described.

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Smith, J.H.F. (2014). Cytology of Other Neoplasms of the Cervix. In: Cellular Pathology of Glandular Lesions and Uncommon Neoplasms of the Cervix. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2210-4_7

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