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==Microscopic== | ==Microscopic== | ||
Features: | Features: | ||
*Segmented twirling baton with long slender fibre within. | *Segmented twirling baton-like structure (approximately 3-5 micrometres x 20-80 micrometres) with long slender fibre within. | ||
*Black/brown crystal-like appearance. | *Black/brown crystal-like appearance. | ||
Revision as of 05:04, 2 January 2016
Ferruginous body is a histopathologic finding in lung pathology that strongly suggest exposure to asbestos.
General
- Uncommon finding.
- Strongly suggestive of asbestos exposure.
Conditions associated with asbestos exposure (mnemonic PALM):[1]
Microscopic
Features:
- Segmented twirling baton-like structure (approximately 3-5 micrometres x 20-80 micrometres) with long slender fibre within.
- Black/brown crystal-like appearance.
DDx:
- Dirt - especially on H&E.
Images
Ferruginous bodies. (WC)
Cytology
FB - high mag. (WC)
FB - very high mag. (WC)
FB - very high mag. (WC)
FB - high mag. (WC)
FB - very high mag. (WC)
Ferruginous body in carcinoma - cytology. (WC/Alex Brollo)
Stains
- Prussian blue +ve.
See also
References
- ↑ Mitchell, Richard; Kumar, Vinay; Fausto, Nelson; Abbas, Abul K.; Aster, Jon (2011). Pocket Companion to Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (8th ed.). Elsevier Saunders. pp. 375. ISBN 978-1416054542.