Strongyloides stercoralis in routine Papanicolaou-stained sputum smears
Humpherys, K.; Hieger, L.R.
Acta Cytologica 23(6): 471-476
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5547 PMID: 94204 Document Number: 142405
Three cases are reported in which the initial detection of unsuspected Strongyloides stercoralis infestation was made on Papanicolaou-stained smears of sputum submitted for routine cytopathology. All cases were subsequently confirmed by the examination of stool specimens. A common factor in the three cases was long-term treatment with corticosteroids for chronic respiratory disease. All three patients responded to treatment with antihelminthics. The significance of this parasite is discussed, and its appearance in Papanicolaou-stained smears is described and illustrated.