Image Based Question-72047

Identify this abnormality on Pap Smear:

A. Normal.

B. Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

C. Adenocarcinoma.

D. Adenocarcinoma in Situ.

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Correct Answer » C Explanation

Ans:C. Adenocarcinoma.

Image shows:1 – round and large nuclei; increased cellular cytoplasma;2 – macronucleoli are common;3 – tumor diathesis.

Pathology of glandular cells:

• Atypical Glandular Cells – Not Otherwise Specified (AGC-NOS) (can be classified as endocervical, endometrial or non classified) .

• Atypical Glandular Cells – Favor Neoplasia (AGC-FN) Atypical glandular cells, which are more neoplastic .

• Adenocarcinoma in situ AIS

• Adenocarcinoma