Cow foregut showing multiple warty growths (papillomas). These have grown from the gut lining, which is formed of squamous epithelium (consisting of flat, thin cells). These benign (non-cancerous) tumours can be caused by papillomavirus infection.

  • Michael Frank, Royal Veterinary College

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Credit: Cow foregut showing multiple warty growths (papillomas). These have grown from the gut lining, which is formed of squamous epithelium (consisting of flat, thin cells). These benign (non-cancerous) tumours can be caused by papillomavirus infection. Michael Frank, Royal Veterinary College. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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