Charcot-Leyden crystals and Curschmann spirals in asthmatic sputum.
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چکیده
More than a century has elapsed since the microscopic examination of the sputum of asthmatic patients revealed characteristic crystals (so called "asthma crystals") and spirals, which are now referred to respectively as Charcot-Leyden crystals and Curschmann spirals. This paper relates the story of their discovery, the eponymous personalities concerned, the development of our knowledge of these structures, and current views on their significance.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 41 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986