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What is does this mean "superficial fragments of squamous epithelium with parakeratosis and active inflammation. gms stain is negative for organisms" (results from a nasal biopsy?
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No cancer. However, it may have been an inadequate specimen. Talk to the order who performed the biopsy.
Answered 1/22/2022
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The sample examined had inflammatory changes and was negative for infection. Best to place in clinical context would be the ordering doc, who based on working diagnosis will recommend best next steps.
Answered 1/23/2022
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