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====Gland-like tumors==== | ====Gland-like tumors==== | ||
[[File:Pap stain of adenocarcinoma in peritoneal fluid.png|thumb|250px|Typical features of adenocarcinomas on cytology (Pap stain). Vacuoles may be seen in both mucinous serous tumors.]] | [[File:Pap stain of adenocarcinoma in peritoneal fluid.png|thumb|250px|Typical features of adenocarcinomas on cytology (Pap stain). Vacuoles may be seen in both mucinous and serous tumors.]] | ||
Gland-like tumors are mainly evaluated for cellular atypia, architectural dysplasia and invasion, and thereby classified into the following main categories: | Gland-like tumors are mainly evaluated for cellular atypia, architectural dysplasia and invasion, and thereby classified into the following main categories: | ||
*'''Hyperplastic''' lesions, lacking significant atypia | *'''Hyperplastic''' lesions, lacking significant atypia | ||