AIPGMEE 2015

Architectural features of normal endocervical cells that
may be identi fi ed in gynecologic samples include:
(a) Three-dimensional cell groups
(b) Palisading two-dimensional groups
(c) Cytoplasmic ribboning
(d) Syncytial groups
Answer
( b ) Palisading two - dimensional groups
Endocervical cells tend to maintain either their normal
side-by-side arrangement or, if viewed on end,
a honeycomb arrangement. This structure may
round up slightly in liquid-based preparations.
Three-dimensional groups are associated with endometrial
cells, ribboning is associated with repair,
and syncytial groups with carcinoma in situ or invasive
carcinoma.