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WHAT DOES THE HISTOLOGY OF THE FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION BIOPSY DEMONSTRATE?

Cytopathology of the material obtained by paracentesis disclosed polymorphonuclear leukocytes, histiocytes, multinucleated giant cells, and plasma cells surrounding amorphous lens material (Figures 2 & 3).

Phagocytosis of lens material  

Figure 2. Phagocytosis of lens material by inflammatory infiltrate comprising polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs), lymphocytes, and plasma cells.

Mag. bar = 50 mm, Romanovsky stain.

Magnification of Figure 2  

Figure 3. High magnification of Figure 2 showing PMNs (arrow), lymphocytes (arrowhead), and plasma cells (double arrowhead).

Mag. bar = 50 mm, Romanovsky stain.

 

 

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