Respiratory Cytology - Dr. Jim Linder’s Bonus
DR. JIM LINDER’S BONUS:
OTHER RESPIRATORY STUFF
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Ferruginous Body
Fibers of asbestos, or other minerals may be coated with ferroprotein creating a “ferruginous body”. This structure is partially engulfed by a macrophage.
Ferruginous Body
Fibers of asbestos, or other minerals may be coated with ferroprotein creating a “ferruginous body”. This structure is partially engulfed by a macrophage.
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Ferruginous Body
Fibers of asbestos, or other minerals may be coated with ferroprotein creating a “ferruginous body”. This structure is partially engulfed by a macrophage.
Ferruginous Body
Fibers of asbestos, or other minerals may be coated with ferroprotein creating a “ferruginous body”. This structure is partially engulfed by a macrophage.
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Ferruginous Body
Ferruginous bodies due to asbestos fibers typically have a clear central core.
Ferruginous Body
Ferruginous bodies due to asbestos fibers typically have a clear central core.
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Ferruginous Body
Ferruginous bodies due to asbestos fibers typically have a clear central core.
Ferruginous Body
Ferruginous bodies due to asbestos fibers typically have a clear central core.
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Candida spp.
Multiple hyphal forms of Candida spp. may be recovered in the respiratory samples of patients with oral candidiasis. (silver-based stain)
Candida spp.
Multiple hyphal forms of Candida spp. may be recovered in the respiratory samples of patients with oral candidiasis. (silver-based stain)
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Candida spp.
Multiple hyphal forms of Candida spp. may be recovered in the respiratory samples of patients with oral candidiasis. (silver-based stain)
Candida spp.
Multiple hyphal forms of Candida spp. may be recovered in the respiratory samples of patients with oral candidiasis. (silver-based stain)
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Pneumocystis carinii
The cyst forms of Pneumocystis carinii have a central dark zone when stained with silver-based stains.
Pneumocystis carinii
The cyst forms of Pneumocystis carinii have a central dark zone when stained with silver-based stains.
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Pneumocystis carinii
The cyst forms of Pneumocystis carinii have a central dark zone when stained with silver-based stains.
Pneumocystis carinii
The cyst forms of Pneumocystis carinii have a central dark zone when stained with silver-based stains.
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Alternaria spp
The macroconidia of Alternaria spp. has both longitudinal and septate hyphae.
Alternaria spp
The macroconidia of Alternaria spp. has both longitudinal and septate hyphae.
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Alternaria spp.
The macroconidia of Alternaria spp. has both longitudinal and septate hyphae.
Alternaria spp.
The macroconidia of Alternaria spp. has both longitudinal and septate hyphae.
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Pollen
Pollen granules have a thick refractile wall, multiple surface spikes, and are typically pigmented.
Pollen
Pollen granules have a thick refractile wall, multiple surface spikes, and are typically pigmented.
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Pollen
Pollen granules have a thick refractile wall, multiple surface spikes, and are typically pigmented.
Pollen
Pollen granules have a thick refractile wall, multiple surface spikes, and are typically pigmented.
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Macrophages
In cases of lipoid, or aspiration pneumonia the macrophages contain multiple complex lipid vacuoles.
Macrophages
In cases of lipoid, or aspiration pneumonia the macrophages contain multiple complex lipid vacuoles.
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Macrophages
In cases of lipoid, or aspiration pneumonia the macrophages contain multiple complex lipid vacuoles.
Macrophages
In cases of lipoid, or aspiration pneumonia the macrophages contain multiple complex lipid vacuoles.
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Lipid
The lipid in cases of lipoid pneumonia may be highlighted by oil-red O stain.
Lipid
The lipid in cases of lipoid pneumonia may be highlighted by oil-red O stain.
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Macrophages
Patients who sustain injury to the microvasculature of the lung develop pulmonary hemorrhage, manifested by hemosiderin-containing macrophages.
Macrophages
Patients who sustain injury to the microvasculature of the lung develop pulmonary hemorrhage, manifested by hemosiderin-containing macrophages.
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Macrophages
Patients who sustain injury to the microvasculature of the lung develop pulmonary hemorrhage, manifested by hemosiderin-containing macrophages.
Macrophages
Patients who sustain injury to the microvasculature of the lung develop pulmonary hemorrhage, manifested by hemosiderin-containing macrophages.
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Lymphocytosis
Patients with sarcoidosis typically have an interstitial lymphocytosis.
Lymphocytosis
Patients with sarcoidosis typically have an interstitial lymphocytosis.
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Epithelial Cells
Highly reactive epithelial cells may be seen in patients with pulmonary aspergilloma.
Epithelial Cells
Highly reactive epithelial cells may be seen in patients with pulmonary aspergilloma.
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Epithelial Cells
Highly reactive epithelial cells may be seen in patients with pulmonary aspergilloma.
Epithelial Cells
Highly reactive epithelial cells may be seen in patients with pulmonary aspergilloma.
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Cryptococcus
Multiple intracellular yeasts are seen within the cytoplasm of macrophages in Cryptococcus infection.
Cryptococcus
Multiple intracellular yeasts are seen within the cytoplasm of macrophages in Cryptococcus infection.
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Cryptococcus
Multiple intracellular yeasts are seen within the cytoplasm of macrophages in Cryptococcus infection.
Cryptococcus
Multiple intracellular yeasts are seen within the cytoplasm of macrophages in Cryptococcus infection.
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Cryptococcus neoformans
The capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans may be seen with mucin based stains.
Cryptococcus neoformans
The capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans may be seen with mucin based stains.
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Cryptococcus neoformans
The capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans may be seen with mucin based stains.
Cryptococcus neoformans
The capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans may be seen with mucin based stains.
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Ciliocytophthoria
Respiratory viral infections may cause tufts of cilia to become detached from bronchial epithelial cells. This process is termed ciliocytophthoria.
Ciliocytophthoria
Respiratory viral infections may cause tufts of cilia to become detached from bronchial epithelial cells. This process is termed ciliocytophthoria.
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Ciliocytophthoria
Respiratory viral infections may cause tufts of cilia to become detached from bronchial epithelial cells. This process is termed ciliocytophthoria.
Ciliocytophthoria
Respiratory viral infections may cause tufts of cilia to become detached from bronchial epithelial cells. This process is termed ciliocytophthoria.
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Hyperplasia
Reserve cell hyperplasia is characterized by tight clusters of small reserve cells.
Hyperplasia
Reserve cell hyperplasia is characterized by tight clusters of small reserve cells.
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Hyperplasia
Reserve cell hyperplasia is characterized by tight clusters of small reserve cells.
Hyperplasia
Reserve cell hyperplasia is characterized by tight clusters of small reserve cells.