This week's case is from my lab, with the photos taken by our excellent technical specialist, Heather Morris. The following structures were seen in lung cyst fluid. Identification?
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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.
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9 comments:
These are beautiful pictures of protoscolices and hooks of Echinococcus granulosus complex parasites. We now know that human infection is caused by several species and genotypes within what was once thought of as a single species.
Clint has spoken - (mike drop!)
Beautiful hydatid cysts. The hooklets are clearly visible in the protoscolex and in the sand. For sure at this stage we can only identify as Echinococcus granulosis sensu lato.
Florida Fan
Lotsa sand!
Eek I know!
(read it aloud :) )
Arena hidatidica
Quistes hidatidicos
Ganchos visibles
Echinococcus
Nice pictures
Hydatid Cyst, from Echinococcus granulosis
echinococcus sp.....if not a case of versteria.... Up north there has been more cases of multilocularis or canadiensis so I wonder if it could be that instead of the old chestnut, granulosus.
lovely pictures
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