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====Microscopic==== | ====Microscopic==== | ||
Features: | Features: | ||
*Worm-like micro-organisms. | *Worm-like micro-organisms - '''key feature'''. | ||
**Pseudohyphae (single cells). | **Pseudohyphae (single cells). | ||
**Thickness ~ 1/3-1/2 of squamous cell nucleus. | **Thickness ~ 1/3-1/2 of squamous cell nucleus. | ||
**Should be within (squamous) epithelium. | **Should be within (squamous) epithelium. | ||
* | *Superficial inflammation - esp. [[neutrophils]] - '''important'''. | ||
Notes: | |||
*On top of epithelium does not count,<ref>ALS. 4 October 2010.</ref> i.e. it is likely an artifact. | |||
*Bacilli and cocci may accompany the candida. They are typically ignored. | |||
=====Image===== | =====Image===== | ||
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Image:Esophageal_candidiasis_(2)_PAS_stain.jpg | Esophageal candidiasis. (WC) | Image:Esophageal_candidiasis_(2)_PAS_stain.jpg | Esophageal candidiasis. (WC) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||