Phagocytosis of Candida parapsilosis by polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
The authors present a brief case report on an unusual entity. This rare phenomenon observed in a peripheral smear is worth noting. Neutrophils and rare eosinophils show intracellular fungal cells; the size, shape, and budding are consistent with Candida parapsilosis.
Peison
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Department of Pathology, Rahway Hospital, NJ 07065.
Benisch
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D000368:Aged; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002175:Candida; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000502:physiology*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D010587:Phagocytosis
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents