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Normal Cytology

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Recognition of normal cytologic elements can enhance the diagnostic accuracy and confidence of cytologists. This chapter will focus on reinforcing knowledge of various cytologic preparations as well as cell structure, type, and arrangements commonly seen in the evaluation of exfoliative, aspiration, and touch preparation cytology specimens from a variety of sites. Cytomorphology of extracellular material is also highlighted, given the potential for misinterpretation as abnormal elements.

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  1. Department of Pathology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

    Liron Pantanowitz

  2. Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

    Xin Jing & Madelyn Lew

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    Madelyn Lew

  2. Department of Pathology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

    Judy Pang

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Pantanowitz, L., Jing, X., Lew, M. (2022). Introduction. In: Lew, M., Pang, J., Pantanowitz, L. (eds) Normal Cytology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20336-7_1

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