Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Cervix
| Title: | Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Cervix |
|---|---|
| Description: | Vaginal adenosis in which many squamous pegs, mucinous pools and mucinous droplets are seen in cross-section. The squamous epithelium of the pegs and surface epithelium are composed of mature glycogen poor basal and parabasal cells, and should not be mistaken for dysplastic squamous cells or for carcinoma in situ (H&E, x 43). |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Gynecologic Cancer Types -- Cervical Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Unknown Photographer |
| AV Number: | AV-8311-3798 |
| Date Created: | November 1983 |
| Date Added: | August 10, 2009 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |