Chaudhuri B, Nanos S, Soco J N, McGrew E A
Acta Cytol. 1980 Jul-Aug;24(4):360-2.
This case report is of an immunosuppressed patient in whom a diagnosis of disseminated Strongyloides infestation was made by cytologic examination of sputum, bronchial washing and brushing although a negative bronchial biopsy was reported. For those patients receiving steroids or immunosuppressives, the important role of cytology in the diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis is emphasized. The morphologic characteristics of this adult intestinal nematode and the differential diagnosis are also described.
本病例报告的是一名免疫抑制患者，尽管支气管活检报告为阴性，但通过痰液、支气管灌洗和刷检的细胞学检查确诊为播散性类圆线虫感染。对于接受类固醇或免疫抑制剂治疗的患者，强调了细胞学在粪类圆线虫诊断中的重要作用。还描述了这种成人肠道线虫的形态特征和鉴别诊断。
