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Maltese Cross appearance |
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Maltese Cross appearance A microscopic pattern likened to a Maltese cross, which may correspond to granules of talc or cholesterol crystals Joint Maltese crosses occur in arthroscopic fluid associated with post-trauma
Urinalysis 'Maltese crosses' are anisotropic or birefringent cholesterol-rich fat droplets, associated with finely granular renal casts, which have a cruciform appearance by polarized light and are found both within and outside of
the cells in the urine sediment of Pts with nephrotic syndrome, eclampsia, renal toxicity, fat embolism, after crush injury and in Fabry's disease–due to aggregates of glycosphingolipids 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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