Blastomycosis: A Rare Cause of Pleural Effusion, Diagnosed on Cytology

Blastomycosis: A Rare Cause of Pleural Effusion, Diagnosed on Cytology

Among fungal infections, fungal empyema (FE) is rare and has significant mortality. Microscopic examination of the pleural fluid plays an essential role in its diagnosis. Since pleural fluid can be obtained easily as a bedside procedure, yielding significant diagnostic material, other invasive and e...

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Main Authors: Mayur Ambekar, Archana C. Buch, Mangesh Londhe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-11-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Subjects:
fungus
microscopy
pleural fluid
special stains
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_773_23
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