Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences, Volume. 18, Issue 2, 2343002(2025)
Application of cross-polarization imaging in distinguishing between squamous and columnar epithelium of the cervix
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Cat Phan Ngoc Khuong, Hieu Nguyen Trung, Duc Le Huynh, Quynh Nguyen Ngoc, Hai Pham Thanh, Long Nguyen, Hanh Tran Thi Thu, Tu Ly Anh, Tien Tran Van. Application of cross-polarization imaging in distinguishing between squamous and columnar epithelium of the cervix[J]. Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences, 2025, 18(2): 2343002
Category: Research Articles
Received: Jul. 11, 2023
Accepted: Nov. 9, 2023
Published Online: Apr. 7, 2025
The Author Email: Cat Phan Ngoc Khuong (pnkhuongcat@hcmut.edu.vn)