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Cervical transformation zone histology
Cervical transformation zone histology
The active T-zone has immature metaplasia at the squamocolumnar junction as the squamous cells migrate over the villi. When they form glycogen, they become mature and are resistant to human papillomavirus infection.
Reproduced with permission from Kenneth Hatch, MD, University of Arizona, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Copyright © 2016.
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