Case #448 - July, 2017
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A lung biopsy was obtained on a 29-year-old-patient from Cameroon with cough, dyspnea, and hemoptysis. Figures A–D show what was observed on a hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) stained section; Figure A is at 200x, Figure B 400x, and Figures C and D at 1000x magnification. What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
Case Answer
This was a case of ascariasis based on the presence of migrating larvae. Diagnostic morphologic features shown in the images included:
- Prominent alae.
- Large excretory canals.
- Polymyarian muscle structure.
- Intestine lined with microvilli.
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