DOI: 10.1111/cyt.13277 ISSN: 0956-5507

Anal cytology: Diagnosis of intestinal spirochaetosis

Jesús Vega‐González, Pablo Pérez‐Alonso, Gonzalo Sanz, María Jesús Fernández‐Aceñero
  • General Medicine
  • Histology
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Abstract

Objective

A case of intestinal spirochaetosis diagnosed in anal cytology is presented.

Methods

An anal liquid‐based cytology was performed and stained with Papanicolau and Warthin‐Starry stains.

Results

An apical filamentous “fringe” was identified in columnar cells groups.

Conclusion

Anal cytology is a potential tool for intestinal spirochaetosis diagnosis.

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