What are koilocytes?
Koilocytes are squamous cells that look abnormal under the microscope. They are most commonly found in tissues infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV). These cells have a distinctive appearance that helps pathologists recognize HPV-related changes. What do koilocytes look like under the microscope? When examined under the microscope, koilocytes show several characteristic features: Enlarged nucleus …
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