Corpora amylacea in pleural effusion.

Published in: Diagnostic cytopathology (2020)

Corpora amylacea are predominantly found in the brain, prostate, and lung. Recent characterizations of their components suggest an important role in protection and clearing. We report the presence of corpora amylacea in pleural effusion in a patient with lupus. The differential diagnoses and potential significance are discussed.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
systemic lupus erythematosus
case report
disease activity
benign prostatic hyperplasia
human health
cerebral ischemia
african american
brain injury