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Cervix-cytology

Normal cells / non-neoplastic findings

Maturation index

Reviewer: Nat Pernick, M.D., PathologyOutlines.com, Inc. (see Reviewers page)
Revised: 22 June 2011, last major update June 2011

Genereal
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● Defined as ratio of parabasal to intermediate to superficial cells of vaginal epithelium (sampled at middle third of lateral vaginal wall)
● Sample often obtained simultaneous with pap smear
● For detecting hormonal effects in menopausal and post-menopausal women
● Increased maturation in vaginal epithelium may be due to estrogenic effect of tamoxifen (Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol 1998;25:121)

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