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Opisthorchis and Clonorchis Eggs in Duodenal Contents

Microscopic detection of Opisthorchis and Clonorchis fluke eggs in duodenal contents. Morphological features of these parasites.

Ekaterina Nozdrina Ekaterina Nozdrina 1 min
Native preparation of duodenal contents: Opisthorchis sp. trematode egg
Native preparation of duodenal contents: Opisthorchis sp. trematode egg
Bile microscopy: mature Opisthorchis egg with a developed miracidium inside
Bile microscopy: mature Opisthorchis egg with a developed miracidium inside
Native smear of duodenal contents: helminth egg and microliths
Native smear of duodenal contents: helminth egg and microliths
Microscopy of duodenal aspirate: oval parasite egg with an operculum
Microscopy of duodenal aspirate: oval parasite egg with an operculum
Native preparation of bile: cluster of two fluke eggs of the genus Opisthorchis
Native preparation of bile: cluster of two fluke eggs of the genus Opisthorchis
Examination of duodenal content sediment: Opisthorchis egg in mucus
Examination of duodenal content sediment: Opisthorchis egg in mucus
Microscopy of duodenal bile: characteristic trematode egg with an operculum
Microscopy of duodenal bile: characteristic trematode egg with an operculum

🔬 Opisthorchis sp. /Clonorchis sp. eggs found (morphologically indistinguishable species). Duodenal intubation. Patient from the gastroenterology department. 🙏 Photos kindly provided by Ekaterina Nozdrina, Omsk

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