Normal Squamous Parabasal Cells on Pap Smear (High Power)

Normal Squamous Parabasal Cells on Pap Smear (High Power) • The predominant cell type is parabasal although a few superficial cells are present at the top of the image. • The cells have a nucleus with finely granular chromatin. • The nuclei have a delicate membrane and no visible nucleolus. • The N:C is much higher than that of the intermediate cell. • Scattered neutrophils are also seen. (Description By:Melinda Sanders, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by:Melinda Sanders, M.D. UCHC )