Monday, August 22, 2011

Case of the Week 173

The following sections are from a skin biopsy of an itchy flank rash. Identification?

(H&E, 40x original magnification)


H&E, 400x original magnification


H&E, 400x original magnification

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3 comments:

  1. Neuro_NurseAugust 22, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    The second micrograph shows cuticular spines characteristic of Gnathostoma spp.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Gnathosoma spinigerum. First and second photo 3rd stage larva. Third photo second stage larva. Cutaneous larva migrans in humans.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    How about Scabies, adults and eggs. Superficial epidermis. Thin exoskeleton with spines. immature eggs.

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