Monday, November 28, 2011

Case of the Week 186

The following was an incidental finding on pap smear. Identification? (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE)

Pap stain, 400x original magnification


Pap stain, 1000x original magnification

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5 comments:

  1. KathyNovember 29, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Based on size I would say hyphae or pseudohyphae.

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  2. Neuro_NurseNovember 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Turbatrix aceti (vinegar eel)?

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  3. Parasite spyNovember 30, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Hair

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  4. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Looks like a macroconidia of a dematiaceous fungus.

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  5. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 9:34 PM


    stongyloid or this ( most likey invasion of female reproductive tract by pinworms:

    http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pinworms-in-adults.html

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