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Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
The Fine Print:
Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
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This specimen most likely represents a BAL or deep lung source. The most prominent cytologic finding is spiral shaped mucous plugs known as Curschmann's spirals. These can be seen in numerous lung processes, most commonly documented in asthmatics. In addition there are background enlongated ciliated respiratory epithelial cells and macrophages. No parasite identified.
Curschmann's spirals?
excellent answer above ^ totally agree.
agree!
Thank you very much for the well explained answer. It's a learning experience for us as we do mostly intestinal parasitolgy.
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