Cytomorphology of the Oral Cavities
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Basal and parabasal cells (x40)
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Intermediate cells
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Superficial cells (x40)
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Ductal cells collected from the floor of the mouth (x40)
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Cells collected from the buccal mucosa (x10)
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Cells collected from the lateral border of the tongue
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Cells collected from the floor of the mouth (x10)
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Cells collected from the gingivae/hard palate (x10)
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LBC preparation collected by a stiffer Rovers® Orcellex® Brush
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LBC preparation collected by a less stiff Rovers® Orcellex® Brush
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Preparation from an OSCC ulcer - A
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Preparation from an OSCC ulcer - B
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Preparation from an OSCC ulcer - C
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Low power photomicrograph of mainly keratinizing and intermediate cells from the tongue
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Higher power preparation of tongue mucosa
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Preparation of buccal mucosa showing mostly intermediate cells
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Preparation showing high power features of buccal cells