Cytology Flashcards
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Malassezia
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Yeast! Found on skin and ear cytologies. Shaped like a bowling pin or snowman.
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Neutrophils
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Has a U shaped/segmented nucleus, phagocytosis of bacteria (eats bacteria), purulent fluid or pus usually contains these types of WBC
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Mast cells
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Release histamine and heparin, very granulated appearance
3
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Eosinophils
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WBC that has pink granules inside the cell only, seen mostly with parasitic or allergic conditions
4
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Lymphoma
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Large lymphocytes (WBC) with mitotic figures, has multiple nucleoli
