Aspiration cytology and immunohistochemistry of an orbital aspergilloma.
The results of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology combined with immunohistochemical staining of an orbital aspergilloma are presented. The cytologic findings included a tangled mass of hyphal elements and acute inflammation consistent with fungal disease. The slides were stained by the peroxidase-antiperoxidase method for Aspergillus sp. Positive staining confirmed the diagnosis of an orbital aspergilloma, and appropriate therapy was started.
Oneson
R H
RH
Department of Pathology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville 22908.
Feldman
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PS
Newman
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D001230:Aspergillus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000666:Amphotericin B