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Fig. 10.5. Dog. Mast cell tumour. Cluster of poorly stained adnexal epithelial cells surrounded by granulated mast
cells. Although uncommon, hyperplastic adnexal epithelial cells can exfoliate alongside the neoplastic mast cells.
Wright-Giemsa.

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