Case #433 – December, 2016
A 34-year-old male from Louisiana presented with abdominal discomfort. A stool specimen was collected in 10% formalin and a formalin-ethyl acetate (FEA) concentration was performed. A wet mount smear was prepared from the sediment and examined for ova and parasites (O & P). Figure A was captured at 100x magnification; Figures B–D were captured at 400x magnification. The objects of interest measured 155-165μm by 48-55μm. What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
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This case and images were kindly provided by ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, UT
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