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Date
August 11, 2009
2:07 pm

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Case of the Week 18

The following worms were identified in this Papanicolaou-stained sputum from a 70 year old man being treated with chemotherapy for disseminated lung cancer. They measure approximately 500 micrometers in length. What is the most probable diagnosis?

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Posted by
Kenneth Youens

Date
August 11, 2009 @ 2pm

I think this could be Strongyloidiasis superinfection, given the history of chemo.

Posted by
Sandhya

Date
August 13, 2009 @ 12am

i agree.

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Case of the Week 18

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