Monday, September 27, 2021

Case of the Week 655

 This week's case features small (~2 micrometer long), oval-shaped objects seen in a corneal scraping. Thanks to Heather for taking these beautiful images. The stain is strong trichrome (chromotrope 2R method). 




What is the most likely diagnosis?

4 comments:

Sheldon Campbell said...

Microsporidia, but I'd not venture to guess the species.

Anonymous said...

Indeed, the size, shape and staining appearance are consistent with Microsporidia sp.
Florida Fan

Idzi P. said...

Not a parasite!
Lol!
Microsporidia indeed!
Central band pushes me in that direction.

Anonymous said...

Microsporidial spores.