On the basis of the nuclear pattern « homologous adenocarcinoma » of the endometrium, arising in women under 40, may be divided into three cytologically distinguishable entities: 1) atypical adenomatous hyperplasia Grade 1; 2) atypical adenomatous hyperplasia Grade 2; 3) adenocarcinoma; probably different also at biological level.
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