Abstract
We report the finding of Iodamoeba butschlii amebic cysts on a liquid-based anal Pap smear from an HIV-positive male. Iodine staining of the smear confirmed the diagnosis. It is important to distinguish I. butschlii from pathogenic ameobae and other organisms seen on anal Pap smears.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 775-777 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Diagnostic cytopathology |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2014 |
Keywords
- Iodamoeba butschlii
- amebae
- anal Pap
- iodine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Histology