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'''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''):<ref name=Ref_PCPBoD8_375>{{Ref PCPBoD8|375}}</ref> | |||
*[[Pleural plaques]]. | |||
*Asbestosis. | |||
*[[Lung carcinoma]]. | |||
*[[Malignant mesothelioma]]. | |||
==Microscopic== | |||
Features: | |||
*Segmented twirling baton with long slender fibre within. | |||
*Black/brown crystal-like appearance. | |||
DDx: | |||
*Dirt - especially on H&E. | |||
==Stains== | |||
*Prussian blue +ve. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Malignant mesothelioma]]. | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist|1}} | |||
[[Category:Pulmonary pathology]] | |||
Revision as of 04:50, 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]
- Pleural plaques.
- Asbestosis.
- Lung carcinoma.
- Malignant mesothelioma.
Microscopic
Features:
- Segmented twirling baton with long slender fibre within.
- Black/brown crystal-like appearance.
DDx:
- Dirt - especially on H&E.
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.