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Dr. Zhao is a professor of pathology and associate director of cytopathology and Dr. Li is a pathology fellow, Department of Pathology, Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Yang is an assistant professor, Department of Pathology, University of Cincinnati. Dr. Zhao is a member of the CAP Cytopathology Committee.

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