The following objects were seen in a Pap-stained ThinPrep-preserved specimen of pleural fluid in a 50 year old male with chest pain, right fluid collection, and a lung mass.
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5 comments:
? paragonimus
Paragonimus sp. ,lungfluke
yup Paragomimus
Paragonimus westermani
- found in sputum
- medium sized egg (100um range) with operculate, unembryonated
For sure, it better be P. Westermani ova. The case history and the site fit. The annular suboperculum ridge is evident. Wonderful case.
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