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Gynecology The area of actively maturing epithelium between the current squamocolumnar junction–SCJ and the original squamous epithelium Composition Intermingled squamous and columnar epithelium–squamous
metaplasia, islands of columnar epithelium, gland openings, Nabothian cyst; > 90% of neoplasia arises from the TZ; cervical colposcopy is inadequate unless the TZ is fully visualized; its location varies in relation to the ectocervix and
endocervix, related to Pt age and degree of squamous metaplasia. See CIN. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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