This week's case was generously donated by Drs. Cameron Truarn and Damien Bradford from PathWest Laboratory Medicine, and Drs. Huan Zhao and Richard Bradbury from James Cook University, Australia.
The following objects were noted in a bronchoalveolar lavage from a middle-aged immigrant from Asia, now living in Australia. They measure approximately 1000 micrometers long. What is seen here? Please be as specific as possible.
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