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What is macrophages and cytologically bland of ductal hyperplasia?
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Normal: Macrophages are a type of white blood cells (in the blood they are called monocytes). They are known for phagocytosing ('eating') foreign microscopic substances. Ductal hyperplasia is a benign proliferation of ducts usually described in breast biopsies.
Answered 10/3/2015
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