Worm-like artifacts in exfoliative cytology.
The presence of worms in cytological smears is occasionally reported, although various other structures exist that may be confused with such parasites. We present eight worm-like artifacts observed in routine Papanicolaou smears. Recognition of these structures is important to avoid overvaluation or confusion with true worms.
Martínez-Girón
Rafael
R
Ciclo Formativo Anatomía Patológica y Citología, Instituto de Piedras Blancas, Asturias, Spain. rafaelmgiron@terra.es
González-López
José Rafael
JR
Esteban
José-Guillermo
JG
García-Miralles
María Teresa
MT
Alvarez-de-los-Heros
Carlos
C
Ribas-Barceló
Andrés
A
D000818:Animals; D016477:Artifacts; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000473:pathology*; D006376:Helminths / Q000166:cytology*; D006801:Humans; D014626:Vaginal Smears