Cytopathology of Cutaneous Tumors
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Abstract
Cytopathology is the study of morphologic cellular features based upon microscopic anatomy. In addition, the cytologic findings of cells reflect functional differentiation (cytoplasm) and cellular activity (nuclear findings). Understanding the cellular details of neoplasms has significant diagnostic utility. The cytologic features of the most common skin tumors are presented in this chapter.
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