The identification of the true nature of pseudofungus structures as polyurethane catheter fragments
Published on: 4th January, 2022
OCLC Number/Unique Identifier: 9396195229
Pseudofungus structures in lymph node tissues have been reported on multiple occasions. Despite a variety of investigative tests including histochemical special stains and energy dispersive spectral analysis, the underlying nature and origin of these pseudofungus structures has never been clearly defined. The most common hypothesis suggests that they represent collagen fibers that become coated with iron and calcium. Herein, evidence is given that the pseudofungus structures identified in the lymph node tissues represent fragments of polyurethane catheters. The evidence includes both a comparison of these pseudofungus structures to fragments of polyurethane well documented in the literature and a comparison of polyurethane catheter scrapings to the pseudofungus structures identified in the literature. In both of these comparisons, the morphology of the polyurethane fragments are identical to the pseudofungus structures. This is the first definitive report identifying polyurethane catheter fragments as representing the true nature and etiology of pseudofungus structures in lymph node tissues.
Search by University/Institution
Enter your University/Institution to find colleagues at HSPI.
Ensuring author's satisfaction with
- Friendly and hassle-free publication process
- Less production time of articles
- Constructive peer-review
- Enhancing journal reputation
- Regular feedback system
- Quick response to authors' queries
Most Viewed Keywords
- Nestin
- Hip Arthroplasty
- Venomics
- Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity
- Eucalyptus camaldulensis
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms
- Case report
- Child obesity
- Decompensation period of cirrhosis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Crossmatch
- Impedance audiometry
- Pathology
- Chronic low back pain
- Computed tomography
- Antioxidants
- Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model
- Groundnut
- Clonal seed orchards
- Zoonoses
Search Articles by Country
Get all latest articles in all Heighten Science Publications Inc journals by country.
Testmonials
"It was a pleasure to work with the editorial team of the journal on the submission of the manuscript. The team was professional, fast, and to the point".
NC A&T State University, USA
Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
I think that Heighpubs very good. You are very helpful. Thank you for everything.
Ana Ribeiro
"This is my first time publishing with the journal/publisher. I am impressed at the promptness of the publishing staff and the professionalism displayed. Thank you for encouraging young researchers like me!"
Ekiti State University, Nigeria
Adebukola Ajite
It has been a fabulous journey writing articles for your journal because of the encouragement you people provide for writers from developing nations like India. Kindly continue the same. Looking forward for a long term association.
Badareesh Lakshminarayana
I want to thank you for our collaboration. You were fast and effective with a positive spirit of teamwork. I am truly excited from our collaboration. You were like always fast, efficient and accurate. I hope that in the near future we will collaborate again.
Aikaterini Solomou
Many thanks for publishing my article in your great journal and the friendly and hassle-free publication process, the constructive peer-review, the regular feedback system, and the Quick response to any queries.
Azab Elsayed Azab
During the process your positive communication, prompt feedback and professional approach is very highly appreciated. We would like to thank you very much for your support.
Can Vuran
It was a great experience publishing through JCICM. The article has reached out to several institutions. Appreciate your professional work. Hope to work with you again
Anas Wardeh
The service is nice and the time of processing the application is fast.
Department of Neurosurgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
Long Ching
"An amazing experience with the Journal of Advanced Pediatrics and Child Health. Very fast blind review with pertinent corrections and suggestions. I highly recommand both the journal and the editor."
Chaimae Khairoun
