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5. Siddappa S, Mythri K, Kowsalya R. Cytological findings in routine voided urine samples with hematuria from a tertiary care center in south India. J Cytol. 2012;29(1):16–19.
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Barbara A. Crothers, DO
Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services
Walter Reed National Military, Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.
Chair, CAP Cytopathology Committee

Dr. Kiechle is medical director of clini­cal pathology, Memorial Healthcare, Hollywood, Fla. Use the reader service card to submit your inquiries, or address them to Sherrie Rice, CAP TODAY, 325 Wau­ke­gan Road, Northfield, IL 60093; srice@cap.org.