T1able 2.
Presence or absence of goblet ells | Appearance of the epithelial cells | Stages* | Results |
---|---|---|---|
Present | Numerous, small, in clusters | N | Negative |
Present | Numerous, more small than enlarged cells occurring separately | M+ | Negative |
Absent: mucin spots present | More enlarged, separate cells than small cells occurring in clusters | M- | Positive |
Absent | Enlarged, separate | D | Positive |
N=Normal; M+=Marginal plus;
M-=Marginal minus; D=Vitamin A-deficient;
*Based on impression cytology with transfer test