Authenticity of pulmonary Lophomonas blattarum infection: A case report

Figure 1 High resolution axial computed tomography image showing bilateral bronchial wall thickening accompanied with patchy spots scattered throughout bilateral lungs.

Figure 2 Bronchofiberscopic images showing that the bronchial mucosa had hyperemia, oedema and congestion, especially in the right superior lobe.

Figure 3 Living cells with cilia in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Left arrow: The cilia on the top of the cell oscillate rapidly to drive cell migration; Right arrow: The body of the cell.

Figure 4 Morphological characteristics under a scanning electron microscope. The nucleus of ciliary active cells is far away from the ciliate tip of the cell, and is located at the bottom of the cell.

Figure 5 Brush smears stained with Pap stain. Numerous scattered or gathered respiratory ciliated cells are visible.