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On completion of this section the cytotechnologist should know:

• The biological relationship of adenocarcinoma in situ and invasive adenocarcinoma
• The main types of adenocarcinoma in the cervix and the histological presentation of adenocarcinoma (endocervical type)
• The cytological presentation of adenocarcinoma in situ and invasive adenocarcinoma (endocervical type)
• The cytological appearances of atypical glandular cells and their significance
• The management of women with abnormal smears