Tuberculosis of the cervix: cytology as an aid to diagnosis.
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چکیده
Two cases of tuberculous cervicitis are presented. The presence in cervical smears of both epithelioid and Langhans' giant cells, which are described, should raise a strong suspicion of tuberculosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical pathology
دوره 29 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976