Worm-like artifacts in exfoliative cytology

Worm-like artifacts in exfoliative cytology

The presence of worms in cytological smears is occasionally reported, although various other structures exist that may be confused with such parasites. We present eight worm‐like artifacts observed in routine Papanicolaou smears. Recognition of these structures is important to avoid overvaluation or...

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Veröffentlicht in:Diagnostic cytopathology 2006-09, Vol.34 (9), p.636-639
Hauptverfasser: Martínez-Girón, Rafael, González-López, José Rafael, Esteban, José-Guillermo, García-Miralles, María Teresa, Álvarez-de-los-Heros, Carlos, Ribas-Barceló, Andrés
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Sprache:eng
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Animals
Diagnostic Errors - prevention & control
exfoliative cytology
Helminthiasis - pathology
Helminths - cytology
Humans
parasites
Vaginal Smears
worms
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Zusammenfassung:The presence of worms in cytological smears is occasionally reported, although various other structures exist that may be confused with such parasites. We present eight worm‐like artifacts observed in routine Papanicolaou smears. Recognition of these structures is important to avoid overvaluation or confusion with true worms. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2006;34:636–639. © 2006 Wiley–Liss, Inc.
ISSN:8755-1039
1097-0339
DOI:10.1002/dc.20521