Cryoglobulinaemia = فرط غلوبولينات البرد في الدم

Cryoglobulinaemia = فرط غلوبولينات البرد في الدم Cryoglobulinaemia Histologic Findings Skin: Purpura are histologically characterized by dermal vasculitis that extends variably to the subcutaneous interstitial space. HCV-associated proteins have been found in vasculitic skin biopsy samples, suggesting a role for these antigens in pathogenesis of the lesions. Other organs: Autopsy studies have revealed unsuspected vasculitis […]

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Cryptococcosis =داء المستخفيات

Cryptococcosis =داء المستخفيات Histologic Findings In spinal fluid, urine, and tissue, pathogenic strains of C neoformans grow as round-to-oval yeast, surrounded by a polysaccharide capsule composed of mannose, xylose, and glucuronic acid. The yeast may be single or may have a single budding daughter cell. Cell size varies widely and ranges from 3.5-8 µm in diameter. Rarely, […]

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Bacillary angiomatosis = الورام الوعائي العصوي

Bacillary angiomatosis = الورام الوعائي العصوي BACILLARY   ANGIOMATOSIS    Epidemiology BA is most commonly seen in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and a CD4 count less than 50 cells/mm3, with an incidence of 1.2 cases per 1000 at-risk patients  Patients with other forms of immunosuppression, including patients with leukemia and recipients of organ […]

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