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Charcot-Leyden crystal |
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Charcot-Leyden crystal [shärkō′lī′dən] Etymology: Jean M. Charcot; Ernst V. von Leyden, German physician, 1832-1910 any of the proteinaceous crystalline structures shaped like narrow, double pyramids found in the sputum of persons suffering from asthma and found in the feces of dysentery patients. Charcot-Leyden crystals occur in association with the fragmentation of eosinophils. Also called asthma crystal, leukocytic crystal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Charcot-Leyden crystals have been frequently reported in serous fluids from patients with eosinophilic pleural effusions The minor criteria include asthma, unilateral predominance, radiographic bone erosion, fungal culture, Charcot-Leyden crystals, and serum eosinophilia. The group of noncellular elements includes Curschmann spirals, Charcot-Leyden crystals, asbestos bodies (ABs), and intraalveolar granular material in patients with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) (Table 4). |
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