Case #387 – January 2015
Case Description
A 71-year-old female presented to her health care provider with a nodule on her back. The nodule was removed and sent to Pathology for histological work-up. Tissue was sectioned, stained with hematoxylin-and-eosin (H & E) and examined by the attending pathologist and in turn forwarded to the CDC-DPDx for diagnostic assistance. A brief pathology report indicated a possible helminth infection. Figure A was taken at 100x, Figures B and C at 200x, and Figure D at 400x magnification. What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
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