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Impaction of a permanent tooth is a relatively common clinical occurrence in the human dentition. It mostly involves the mandibular and maxillary third molars, the maxillary canines or central incisors, and the mandibular second premolars while the first mandibular molars and maxillary second molars are seldom concerned. It deals with an abnormality of position in the wake of the failure of eruption [1].
Raghoebar et al. [2] suggested that teeth of the permanent dentition, of which the first and second molars, may fail to erupt either as a result of mechanical obstruction, such as the presence of a supernumerary tooth or an odontoma, lack of adequate space in the arch, or because of disruption to the eruptive mechanism itself, or idiopathic etiology.
This multifactorial origin disturbance entails various clinical forms. Thereby, a broad range of terms are used so as to illustrate this phenomenon: retention and impaction. In reality, each of these words designates various etiologic factors and involves an accurate diagnostic what leads to the prognosis and the treatment of such a disturbance.
This asymptomatic pathology is most of the time a casual discovery and may incite various pathologic conditions of neighboring and opposing teeth, such as caries, periodontitis or roots resorption, and eventually malocclusions. And so, it is an unpredictable situation dentists have to keep up with through the use of proper clinical and radiological assessment [2, 3, 4, 5].
Indeed, optimal outcomes can be reached if both of diagnosis and treatment of such a disturbance are early done. However, multiple local factors are involved in the failure of eruption and influence its prognosis and treatment. Among them are inclination axis, stage of the root formation, and the depth of the molar, although their exact roles have not been established and the age of the patient is probably a key factor in the evolution of the cases [1, 2, 3].
The treatment options are based on the type of eruptive abnormality and the age of the patient, including observation, orthodontic or surgical approaches and extraction of the unerupted molar. Each approach has its indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages [1, 2].
This chapter copes with an overview of this pathology and aims (1) to recall the mechanisms of normal and disturbed eruption, (2) to define prevalence and etiopathogeny of impacted first and second permanent molars, (3) to shed light on the needs of earlier diagnosis, and ultimately (4) to bring the limelight on the treatment options.
Eruption comes down to a process of biological maturation which involves the axial movement of a tooth from the developmental position within the jaw toward the functional position in the occlusal plane [1, 6]. The grounds of this biological mechanism remain unknown even if several hypotheses have already been argued. Amidst these hypotheses, root growth, hydrostatic pressure, and selective bone deposition and resorption are not sufficiently supported by experimental data.
Moreover, there is no denying that the periodontal ligament and the dental follicle provide the required force to generate this tooth eruption. However, although this theory is widely disregarded because eruption also occurs in its absence, it obviously remains the cogent argument. To sum up the foregoing, eruption is a multifactorial process in which the loss of one factor can be successfully offset by another [7].
The eruption of the first and second permanent molars is especially significant for the coordination of facial growth, and for providing sufficient occlusal support for undisturbed mastication [1, 6]. Their eruption differs from that of other permanent teeth in the sense that [2]:
They do not have preceding primary teeth.
Their development is sequentially initiated in the tuberosity of the maxilla and at the junction of the ascending and horizontal ramus of the mandible.
As a result of the growth of the jaws, the relative position of the first molar shifts anteriorly at the time of the development of the second molar.
At the beginning, the occlusal surface of the mandibular molars is mesial while that of the maxillary molars is distally inclined.
During growth of the jaws, the crowns gradually move to an upright position.
Just after emergence, half of the roots of lower first permanent molars and central incisors have been formed while three quarters of the roots of all other tooth have normally been formed.
Eruption disturbances of teeth are usual and can have a negative sway on the development of the tooth and jaw system. The clinical spectrum of eruption disturbances may vary from delayed eruption to failure of eruption.
Failure of eruption, unlike delayed eruption, is considered as the inability of the tooth to emerge in the oral cavity [1]. It may affect one or several teeth, in either the primary or the permanent dentition, and can be partial or complete. In this case, teeth may be totally covered by bone or soft tissue. In every instance, the failure is contingent on underlying etiology [8].
Average eruption ages have been established for each dental category; however, there is individual variability in the eruption pattern and dental development. First molars emerge on the mean at 6 years of dental age. Eruption of the permanent second molars occurs, typically, few months after primary second molars, and maxillary primary canines are replaced by their successors at dental age 12 [9]. According to Helm and Seidler, it normal emergence was defined as in the maxilla 12.4 and 11.9 years in the mandible, and 11.9 and 11.4 years for boys and girls, respectively [1, 6].
It is important to consider that 6-month delay in eruption of a permanent mandibular second molar compared with its contralateral counterpart or a 1-year delay in eruption of both molars should indicate a need for further radiographic investigation [9]. When eruption of a permanent tooth is at least 2 years behind schedule, disorder eruption should be suspected [3].
Impaction of a permanent tooth most commonly involves the mandibular and maxillary third molars that accounts for more than 80% of all impacted teeth. In [9], the following teeth concerned by the impaction are the maxillary canines or central incisors and the mandibular second premolars themselves followed by first mandibular molars and maxillary second molars.
Failure of first and second permanent molars is rare. Their prevalence has only been reported in a few studies. Baccetti [6] found a prevalence rate of 1.7% failure of eruption of both first and second molars. According to Grover [1], for the first permanent molar, it stands for 0.01 and 0.06% in the case of the second one.
Palma et al. [1] and Valmaseda-Castellón et al. [5] found lower second molars to be the most frequently affected, followed by upper second molars. First permanent molar impaction is seldom, with prevalence rates of 0.02% for the maxillary and of less than 0.01% for the mandibular. As regards Grover and Lorton, they found that the prevalence rate of impaction of upper second molars is 0.08% of the population and 0.06% for lower second molars [5].
Likewise, Bondemark and Tsiopa [6] have determined the frequency of anomalies concerning the position and the eruption affecting the second permanent molar. In a point of fact, there is an overall prevalence of eruption disturbances of 2.3% including 1.5%, for ectopic eruption, 0.6% for primary retention, and 0.2% for impaction.
The findings in South Indian population, with an age range of 15–67 years, brought to the limelight that the prevalence of impacted second mandibular molars was about 0.16% [10].
Such rates explain that earlier studies have focused only on the prevalence of disturbed eruption of the lower second molar.
Furthermore, the prevalence of second lower molar seems to be linked to the age of the patient. The results show the frequency higher as patients are younger. Indeed, the prevalence in Sweden was estimated to be around 0.15% for cases between 10 and 19 years old according to Varpio and Wellfelt, while it accounts for 0.58% for 12-year-old Chinese children according to Davis. Shapira et al. found that the Chinese-American population was representing a higher prevalence (2.3%) of mandibular second molar impaction compared with the Israeli population (1.4%). Likewise, Shiu-yin Cho [9] found higher prevalence of 1% in Chinese schoolchildren.
As regards genders, some studies found a marked prevalence of this abnormality in males [1, 6]. On the contrary, other studies argued that there are more females with impacted lower second molars than males [3, 9, 10]. But in reality, not any significant difference has already been detected [3, 6, 9].
Additionally, the findings of some comparative analysis revealed that the prevalence of eruption has been increasing compared to the previous rates [1, 9, 11]. Evan et al. in their studies aimed to investigate the incidence of lower second molar impaction among two samples of 200 orthodontic patients referred to the Orthodontic Department of Bristol Dental Hospital consecutively in 1976 and 1986. Thereby they concluded in favor of this statement [11].
Numerous local factors are involved in the failure of eruption, and they influence its prognosis and treatment. Teeth of the permanent dentition may fail to erupt either as a result of mechanical obstruction which could be idiopathic or pathological or because of the eruptive mechanism disruption [2]. According to Andreasen et al. [4], three main causes have been involved in the eruption disturbances. These causes include ectopic tooth position, obstacles in the eruption path, and failures in the eruption mechanism.
The failures of the eruption mechanism may occur due to the presence of an obstacle such as a supernumerary tooth or an odontoma, lack of adequate space in the arch, an abnormal eruption path, or an idiopathic etiology.
As a whole, causes of eruption disturbances, particularly failure of tooth eruption, could be categorized into general and local factors. It may depend on syndromic and non-syndromic problems for both kinds of factors [4, 6, 12].
Systemic factors are present in patients with certain syndromes. Usually, multiple teeth are affected. However, eruption failure in the permanent dentition is associated with small number of syndromes [8] (Figure 1).
In cases with local eruption disturbance, only one or a few teeth are affected. Local factors related to the failure of eruption include malocclusion disturbances of the deciduous dentition, the position of the adjacent teeth, lack of space in the dental arch, idiopathic factors, supernumerary teeth, odontomas, or cysts.
Heredity is also mentioned as an etiological factor. Recently, mutations in parathyroid hormone receptor 1 have been identified in several familial cases of primary failure of eruption. Nevertheless, on occasion, the failure of eruption of first and second permanent molars is not associated with any systemic conditions or genetic alterations.
Panoramic radiograph of a 17-year-old patient with mental and growth retardation. We can note the agenesis of 15, 31, and 48, as well as multiple retentions including 37 inclined distally and overlapped by the germ of 38.
Differential diagnosis for these abnormal eruption patterns was not easy to identify either clinically or radiographically before starting the treatment.
We may conclude that the eruption disturbances of permanent molars may occur due to an impaction, primary retention, or secondary retention [1, 2]. These terms are used indifferently and often synonymously. The etiology of the three disorders is, however, different as is their diagnosis and treatment approach [13].
Impaction is the cessation of the eruption of a tooth. Tooth was deemed to be impacted when its complete eruption to occlusal height was prevented by an abnormal contact with another tooth in the same arch [11].
The majority of cases are caused by a clinically or radiographically detectable physical barrier in the eruption path, which is independent of the eruption process. It may be supernumerary teeth and odontogenic tumors or cysts. Impaction may also due to an unusual orientation of the tooth germ [1, 2]. Idiopathic factors was also mentioned as other factor that cause impaction.
In most cases, the impaction of maxillary first molars is usually associated with an ectopic eruption path at a mesial angle to the normal path of eruption. It may be the result of failure of the molar to upright from its mesial inclination during eruption [2].
Insufficient space in the dental arches has been also considered as an etiological factor for impaction of second lower molar. It could be explained by the fact that the increase in arch length does not synchronize with the eruption of the second molar, more commonly in the mandible than in the maxilla [1, 11, 12, 14]. The erupting mandibular second premolar and second molar may quite often compete for space in the posterior area of the arch. When this space is inadequate, the earlier erupting second premolar may result in the impaction of the second molar [15].
In addition, the developing third molar may also compete for space behind and above the second molar, resulting in its impaction. Its potential involvement in the second lower molar impaction was suggested, due to its altered position caused by dento-alveolar disproportion. As a result, many authors recommended to extract the third molars, as prophylactic measure, to allow for correct eruption of the second molars in teenagers. However, the relationship between impaction of lower second molars and ectopic third molars is often a controversial subject. All the more so, at the usual age of eruption of the second molar, the third molar cannot constitute a barrier in the eruption path [1, 5].
Primary retention is synonymous of “unerupted” and “embedded.” It is defined as cessation of eruption before gingival emergence, with neither a physical barrier in the eruption path nor being the result of (or and not due to) an abnormal position. The arrest of the eruption process occurs before the crown has penetrated the oral mucosa, and the non-resorbing bone occlusally of a primarily retained molar should be considered as a normal barrier in the eruption path [2, 16].
According to Raghoebar [8], primary retention is an isolated condition associated with a localized failure of eruption but no other identifiable local or systemic involvement. It may be caused by a defect in the eruption mechanism and is associated with a disturbance in the resorption of overlying bone. It is not due to an abnormality of the periodontal ligament; but the disturbance in the dental follicle constitutes the main etiological factor that fails to initiate the metabolic events responsible for bone resorption in the eruption trajectory. According to Raghoebar et al. [8], primary retention of permanent teeth is an isolated condition associated with a localized failure of eruption but no other identifiable local or systemic involvement.
Secondary retention is synonymous of “submerged,” “reimpaction,” and “reinclusion.” It refers to unexplained cessation of eruption after emergence, precisely after a tooth has penetrated the oral mucosa as reported by Raghoebar [8]. This abnormality occurs without the evidence of a physical barrier in the eruption path ectopic position, and it affects less frequently permanent molars than primary molars [2, 13, 16].
The etiology of secondary retention is not well understood. Trauma, infection, disturbed local metabolism, and genetic factors have been suggested as etiological factors. However, ankylosis is probably the main factor in its development. Raghoebar et al. [13] examined 26 secondary retained lower second molars, and they found that all of them had ankylosed areas. However, it is still not clear whether the state of ankyloses was a result of arrested eruption or if it was the primary cause resulting in arrested eruption.
All these factors present something of a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. It is important to distinguish between these three phenomena in order to understand the clinical features and to choose an adequate treatment.
The failure of eruption is an asymptomatic pathology. That means that it is usually a casual discovery and its diagnosis is generally made late. It may incite various pathologic conditions on the permanent dentition such as caries, periodontitis, pericoronitis, and risk of root resorption of adjacent teeth as well as the situations leading to the loss of permanent teeth, incomplete development of the alveolar process, shortening of the facial height, and occlusal disturbances. Thus, it is suggested that these abnormalities should be diagnosed and treated at an early age [3, 5].
Indeed, prompt diagnosis is essential in order to improve prognosis and to palliate the consequences of the failure of eruption of permanent molars. It involves full medical history, and it appropriates clinical and radiographic examinations which are sufficient to distinguish clearly between impaction, primary, and secondary retention [1, 2, 17]. As eruption time may vary between individuals, an appropriate follow-up of children with mixed dentition is required at 6-month intervals to manage their eruption pattern and dental development, especially in cases of posterior crowding and when molar retention is suspected [9].
This is a crucial step in the management of these abnormalities. It is important to raise the civil age, which must be correlated with dental age in order to claim a possible eruption delay. A child is considered to be late toothed when the dental and civil ages differ by more than 2 years from the average values for permanent teeth.
In addition, it is imperative to note on questioning a history of trauma or infection as well as a possible notion of heredity, emphasizing a family history of eruption failure or ankylosis affecting at least one primary tooth [8]. This facilitates the identification of the clinical form of the abnormality according to possible etiological factors.
The clinical examination cannot claim to make a reliable diagnosis of dental impaction or retention. Only radiographic analysis will make it possible to conclude this and above all to decide between the three clinical forms, namely, impaction, primary, or secondary retention.
Some signs, although rare, could be characteristic of particularly secondary dental retention. Indeed, clinically secondary retention is usually suspected on the one hand when a molar is in infra-occlusion at an age when the tooth would normally be in occlusion (Figures 2 and 3) This is because the adjacent teeth continue to erupt but the growth of the alveolar process in the affected area stops. On the other hand, the involvement of ankylosis might be detected with the percussion test [3].
Intraoral photographs showing arrested eruption of the tooth 16 after gingival rupture associated with an infraocclusion in this side and growth cessation of the alveolar process.
The orthopantomogram revealed the absence of a physical obstacle and a vertical position of the tooth 16 related to secondary retention.
However, particular attention should be focused on the number of teeth with delayed eruption, referring to the contralateral tooth. A 6-month delay in eruption of a permanent mandibular second molar compared with its contralateral or a 1-year delay in eruption of both molars should justify suspicion of molar retention and should indicate a need for further radiographic investigation [9].
The involvement of ankylosis might be detected with the percussion test and radiographic evidence of the periodontal ligament obliteration. The scanner or the cone beam computed tomography are the only tools which may identify the ankylosis’ diagnosis [3].
Unerupted molar is often detected in a routine panoramic radiograph during pedodontic or orthodontic evaluation and treatment planning. But, it is usually not the main reason for referral to the orthodontist. Early detection and treatment is imperative to avoid possible complications and to eliminate the need for advanced orthodontic and surgical treatment [15].
The radiological examination must first conclude that the germs of unerupted molars are present. Also, as reported by Vedtofte [12, 18], it should also focus on registration of dental abnormalities in tooth retained and dentition in general such as:
Root deflection dilacerations
Taurodontism
Invagination
Resorption or tooth decay in adjacent primary or permanent teeth (primary molar or second premolar in case of impacted first molars, and first molar in case of impacted second molar)
Vedtofte and Andreasen [18] found a high prevalence of dens invagination and taurodontic in second lower molars with arrested eruption (Figure 4). They suggested that there was an association between morphological deviations and periodontal membrane malfunction, the latter causing eruption disturbances. Root dilacerations were also observed in arrested eruption upper and lower molars but they are not related to a particularly deep bony position of the molar. It could explain the association between root abnormalities and eruptive disorders in permanent molars [12].
Panoramic radiograph of a 13-year-old patient showing a delayed eruption of first and second permanent molars with intrapulpal calcifications and taurodontism of the first lower permanent molars and second lower premolars. We also note the reinclusions of the second temporary molars.
In addition, some measurements must be recorded on the orthopantomogram as the angulation of impacted tooth and depth of retention. The inclination axis of the molars is measured from tracing long axis of unerupted teeth and adjacent teeth, perpendicular to the tangent to the tips of the cusps. The angle between these lines is measured for each side of the jaw in order to conclude an average value [9, 11, 12] (Figure 5).
Readapted from [11, 12]. Registration of angulation of impacted teeth from the angle between long axis of first and second lower molars. Angle greater than 40° means mesial inclination. Angle between 40 and −20° means vertical position. Angle less than −20° means distal inclination.
The degree of non-eruption could be evaluated radiographically in millimeters of bone, from the alveolar ridge to the central fossa of the unerupted molar or vertical distance between distal marginal ridge of the first molar and mesial marginal ridge of the impacted second molar [1, 3] (Figure 6).
Readapted from [3]. Registration of impacted teeth depth from distal marginal ridge of the first molar (DM1) to the mesial marginal ridge of the impacted second molar.
Because permanent teeth may fail to erupt either as a result of mechanical obstruction or disruption to the eruptive mechanism itself [2], both clinical and radiographical diagnosis approach should conclude in an impaction, primary, or secondary retention on the basis of the various etiological factors, which are as follows:
The detection of mechanical obstruction and posterior crowding typical of molar impaction;
The root growth stage;
The signs of ankylosis characteristic of secondary retention.
The orthopantomograph reveals, in this specific case, odontogenic cysts, odontoma, supernumerary teeth, or signs of insufficient space in the posterior side of dental arch as malposition of the tooth germs of the third molars overlapping with lower second molar.
The great majority of mandibular second molar impaction was associated with a degree of mesial angulation which could be radiographically seen as an oblique or even horizontal position of the tooth. A very rare case of an inverted impacted second molar where its crown was directed toward the lower border of the mandible was reported [15].
Nevertheless, when the first molar is affected, the radiographs show a mesial inclination and atypical resorption of the distal surface of the adjacent primary second molar. The main sign is the long axis which is not parallel to the normal eruption path [2].
Because the arrest of the eruption process occurs before the crown has penetrated the oral mucosa, the crown is often covered by bone and mucosa. Thus, the non-resorbing bone occlusally should be considered as a normal barrier in the eruption path [2, 16].
Primary retention is defined as an incomplete tooth eruption despite the presence of a clear eruption pathway. Radiographically, the molar is normally oriented in its eruption path, and roots are deeply situated and sometimes completely formed. The growth of roots has occurred apically due to bone resorption around the radicular portion [4, 16].
A follow-up of at least 6 months is necessary to detect radiographically whether the tooth is showing any eruptive movement or not, in order to make a differential diagnosis between primary and secondary retention.
Ankylosis was suggested to be the main etiological factor in secondary retained permanent teeth. Histological study conducted by Raghoebar compared 26 secondarily retained molars removed in children group (mean age = 16.2 ± 3.9 years), with six normally erupted molars which were removed for orthodontic or prosthetic reasons [13]. The author found areas of ankylosis along the roots of all secondary retained molars located at the bifurcation and interradicular root surface in 81% of the cases.
Thus, it is difficult to specify the diagnosis of such disturbance only from orthopantomographs. Intraoral periapical radiographs allows to identify a periodontal obliteration and hypercementosis. The computed tomography scan represents supplemental examination to bring a definitive diagnosis of ankylosis [3].
Another factor in favor with the diagnosis of secondary retention is tooth position. Wellfelt maintains that ankylosis is often suspected in vertically positioned teeth (Figures 7 and 8).
Intraoral photographs (A) before treatment and (B) 2 years after orthodontic and surgical treatment, showing arrested eruption of 37 after gingival rupture, with no movement of this tooth related to secondary retention.
Post-treatment panoramic radiograph revealed vertical position of retained tooth.
Finally, primary and secondary retention could be differentiated considering the stage during which the molar stops the eruption process [2]. In addition, the mesial angulation of the molars is characteristic of the impaction, whereas in the primary and secondary retention, tooth is rather vertical.
The diagnosis characteristics of eruption disorders are different but the treatment approaches are identical in some cases. Primary and secondary retention of permanent molars reflects disturbances in a particular stage of the eruptive process, while impaction is due to a physical barrier or an abnormal tooth position and thus not directly related to a particular eruptive stage. It is important to distinguish between these three phenomena in order to understand the clinical features and to choose a suitable treatment [2, 8].
Multiple local factors are involved in the failure of eruption and influence its prognosis and treatment. We cite lack of space in the arch, dental anatomy, inclination axis, stage of the root formation, and the depth of the molar. Although their exact roles have not been yet established. The age of the patient is probably a key factor in the evolution of the case.
Several entities are an indicator of retention’s severity and could influence the prognosis and treatment protocol of unerupted permanent molars. The following variables could be mentioned [1, 3]:
Dental inclination,
Degree of non- eruption,
Stage of root formation,
Age.
The inclination axis of the molars has certainly an impact on clinical treatment results [1]. Wellfelt [1] reported that the mesioangular inclination was most successfully treated because the ankylosis is often suspected in vertically positioned teeth, thus in secondary retention.
The degree of non-eruption or depth of the impaction seems to be a less decisive factor in the evolution than the stage of root formation. In fact, it was reported that when roots of the unerupted tooth are completely formed, the chances of successful treatment decrease [1]. Furthermore, Fu et al. found, in their study conducted on a Taiwanese population, that the impacted depth was highly and positively correlated with the initial uprighting period [3].
This could explain that patient’s age is considered as a key factor in the prognosis of this disorder. Most pediatric population studies show that resulting malocclusions and abnormalities in adjacent and opposing teeth are frequent and start at very early ages. [5] Furthermore, we have mentioned that the age affects certainly the initial uprighting period, but it has a small impact on the performance and outcomes of the technique. Thus, these teeth malposition should be diagnosed and treated at an early age. Fu et al. suggested that there was a statistically significant relationship between poor evolution of the unerupted molar and the following factors: age over 14 and root formation of the unerupted molar in its last stages [3].
Finally, both diagnosis and treatment planning should be placed into the perspective of the patient’s age, the stage of eruption, as well as of factors like the patient’s needs and self-image [2]. Even if the disturbances do not occur frequently, it is important to develop an early diagnosis in order to start the treatment at the optimal time, between 11 and 14 years, when root formation is incomplete [3, 6].
Eruption disturbances may manifest clinically and radiographically as impaction, primary retention, or secondary retention. The treatment protocol for its management is based on the type of eruptive abnormality and the age of the patient. Treatment options include observation, surgical exposure or repositioning, orthodontic uprighting, and extraction of the unerupted molar. Each modality has its indications, contra-indications, advantages, and disadvantages.
Generally, as stated by Andreasen [8], the active orthodontic and/or surgical treatment is indicated in cases of impacted ectopic erupting teeth and primary retention. However, a primary observation period seems to be required before any intervention to confirm diagnosis through a radiographical follow-up. Spontaneous eruption into normal occlusion could occur in rare cases. Abstention is recommended in cases of secondary retention due to ankylosis, or deeply impacted lower second molars. Extraction may be the norm in case of failure of teeth repositioning.
Due to low frequency of impacted first molars, numerous studies and case reports are available regarding the clinical management of second molar disturbed eruption. All approaches and techniques can also be applied to unerupted first molars despite their low incidence.
Kavadia and others underline the importance of tight control of impacted lower second molars. They suggest that active treatment should only be considered after an observation period of at least 12 months exclude the possibility of self-correction [9].
So when the identified etiology is an obstacle, the early removal of the barrier usually allows the molar to erupt spontaneously.
Furthermore, abnormal position of the germ of a third molar may form a barrier causing impaction of the second molar. The recommended treatment is removal of the third molar at the age of 11–14 years in combination with a thorough follow-up of the eruption of the second molar [2]. In other cases, some clinicians advocate removal of the second molar allowing eruption of the third molar at its position [14].
Once the chance of self-correction has been ruled out, dentists should discuss with patients and parents the various treatment options for the impacted molars, which may include [9]:
Orthodontic uprighting
Surgical repositioning
Extraction of the impacted second molar to allow the third molar to drive mesially
Extraction of the impacted second molar and transplant of the third molar into the extraction site.
Generally, as stated by Andreasen [8], the active orthodontic treatment is indicated in cases of impacted ectopic erupting teeth and primary retention. Orthodontic approach is important to provide a good occlusion and to reduce the risk of caries and periodontal disease and can be performed with or without extraction of the adjacent third molar. However, in cases of extreme horizontal impaction or widely diverging roots, orthodontic uprighting of permanent molars is contraindicated [2, 15].
The optimal moment for uprighting is when two-thirds of the roots have been formed, between 11 and 14 years old for second molar. Molars with fully formed roots have a poor prognosis [2].
Beyond age, orthodontic modalities are depending of mesial tipping and depth of concerned teeth. So, when orthodontics is indicated, an efficient mechanics plan is required [13]. Numerous methods can be considered:
Conventional appliances
Distalization segment wire
Temporary skeletal anchorage.
All of these methods, however, have limitations, especially in the approach of deeply impacted teeth.
When a second molar is slightly mesially angulated with a sufficient emerging area, several devices have been suggested in the literature to correct simply this malposition such as separating elastic or brass ligature wire between tipped teeth and neighboring one. These artifices operate as a spring, relieving contact between the teeth and allowing “self-correction” and eruption [15].
Interarch vertical elastics and a removable appliance with an uprighting spring have been also reported [4].
The correction of this abnormality can also be done simply by including the impacted molar in the orthodontic treatment from the first stage of alignment and leveling of the orthodontic treatment. A tube is then bonded to the vestibular surface of the molar, which will be engaged in the continuous arch. Alignment and distalization will be ensured by superelastic arches and a push coil spring (Figure 9). A variant of the same device can be proposed; the superelastic wire used for alignment and leveling of the teeth is curved distally of impacted molar which is engaged in the tube and bended on mesial (Figure 10).
Association of superelastic wire and coil spring between first and second lower molars.
Continuous superelastic wire curved in distal of second lower molar then introduced into the tube to achieve its distalization.
Such methods might require considerable treatment time with the risk of extending the overall duration of orthodontic treatment. Indeed, since the arch sections cannot change, the leveling of the dental arches is delayed. This widely justifies the use of fixed auxiliaries as an efficient alternative.
A button, mini tube, or eyelet button is usually bonded on the visible area of the tooth. An auxiliary segment is constructed of flexible wire nickel titanium, copper Ni Ti, or titanium molybdenum alloy (TMA) with loop. This cantilever is generally placed after leveling of the dental arch, which is then used as stabile unity for distalization of impacted tooth. In fact, molar uprighting requires good anchorage control, and subsequently, a full-arch fixed appliance is necessary to protect from undesirable tooth movements [19]. Continuous 0.019 × 0.025 stainless steel wire from first molar to second premolar or first molar is recommended as an anchorage unit.
Then, NiTi wire can be used to upright the tooth. Finally, the tube is bonded to introduce the tooth into the conventional wire to complete leveling and finish treatment [14, 15, 20].
Various patterns have been revealed in the literature, from the simplest to the most complex, taking advantage of the elastic properties of wire alloys.
The 0.016 × 0.022 Ni-Ti or 0.016 × 0.025 Cu Ni-Ti may be used to distalize angulated molar. The segment wire is inserted between the retained molar and the neighboring tooth on the arch. Due to its superelasticity, the wire is curved and then bonded to the occlusal face of the adjacent tooth. A moment of force is generated resulting in move of the molar to the distal (Figures 11 and 12).
0.016 × 0.022 Ni-Ti or 0.016 × 0.025 Cu Ni-Ti sectional wire, placed between first and second retained molars, is occlusally curved and bonded on occlusal face of first molar aligned on the arch.
Right quadrant of a panoramic radiograph illustrating the placement of the 0.016 × 0.022 Ni-Ti sectional wire between first molar (46) and lower retained second molar (47).
Like Fu et al. [4], the same sections of Ni-Ti or copper Ni-Ti can be used to upright orthodontically the mandibular second molar. The sectional wire is here ligated on the continuous wire that served to align and level the dental arch (Figure 13).
0.016 × 0.022 Ni-Ti or 0.016 × 0.025 Cu Ni-Ti sectional wire, ligated to stainless steel continuous arch wire and then introduced between second premolars and impacted first molar, produces a sufficient moment to distalize the impacted tooth.
In other retrospective study, Fu et al. [3] described the pole arm appliance as an effective treatment modality and success predictable for impacted second lower molar.
The pole arm is constructed of 0.016 × 0.022 inch titanium molybdenum alloy (TMA) wire (Figure 14). The distal part is inserted from lingual side under the contact point, between first molar and second angulated molar, then it is pushed buccally. The uprighting spring is curved to the mesial dental arch and ligated to the anchor wire. Finally, the lingual extremity is fixed with composite resin on the occlusal surface of the first molar (Figure 15). The reactivation of the pole arm is recommended every 6 weeks, simply by lifting the buccal arm occlusally.
The pole arm uprighting spring of 0.016 × 0.022 TMA is used. The lingual extremity is bonded on occlusal surface of adjacent tooth; then, the arm is introduced from lingual under contact point. The buccal part is curved and ligated to anchor continuous arch wire (readapted from [3]).
The activation of pole arm uprighting spring is ensured by a plicature leading the mesial arm occlusally (readapted from [3]).
Majourau et al. [14] proposed 0.017 × 0.025 TMA “cemented springs” whose distal part is supported by a stainless steel button bonded to disto-occlusal surface of the retained molar. The auxiliary wire is inserted from the distal of the first molar auxiliary tube. Then, it is curved to give it the configuration of loop. The spring is activated through a combination of the gingival loop form and open coil inserted between a loop and the auxiliary molar tube (Figure 16).
Illustrative diagram of 0.017 × 0.025 TMA sectional wire associated with open coil to upright impacted the second lower molar. TMA spring is bent around the button, then configured as loop, and finally inserted from distal in accessory tube of the first molar. Continuous 0.019 × 0.025 stainless steel wire from first molar to first molar is used as an anchorage unit (readapted from [14]).
All the appliances aforementioned have the advantage of avoiding early bonding of impacted molars as well as the need of surgical exposure of sufficient surface for the bonding.
Then, when the impacted second molar had been uprighted to some degree, a tube can be bonded to it for further alignment.
TMA uprighting spring, with or without helical loop is needed to finish distal displacement of molar and to produce eruptive force to bring teeth into occlusion with their upper opponents.
Majourau [14] reports using 0.017 × 0.025 TMA cantilever spring, which is engaged in the second molar tube and hooked distally to the canine. The intrusive force was negligible since a continuous stiff stainless steel wire consolidated the lower arch from first molar to first molar (Figure 17).
Illustration of eruptive force produced by TMA cantilever spring without loop. This sectional wire is required to achieve impacted molar repositioning in correct occlusion (readapted from [14]).
Many others suggested the use of tip back cantilever of 0.017 × 0.025 TMA wire with loop [15, 21, 22]. It is a long cantilever which gives a high moment-to-force ratio and produces effects on the tooth in three planes, mainly in the mesiodistal direction and the vertical direction providing both distal crown tipping and molar extrusion (Figure 18).
Diagram of tip back cantilever: It is a long uprighting spring of 0.017 × 0.025 TMA. The activation force is directed to the occlusal (readapted from [15, 21, 22]).
Orthodontic treatment methods, with continuous or segment wire, for molar uprighting have some disadvantages, including extrusion of the target molar, unwanted reciprocal movement of the anchorage units, need for bulky appliances, and longer treatment time. The development of orthodontic miniscrew implants provided solutions to most of these problems [19].
Skeletal anchorages have some advantages in that they reduce the side effects formerly associated with dental anchorage and provide vertical and distal traction forces simultaneously with proper line of action and moment. It is also beneficial for obtaining [19] [23] Thus, orthodontic miniscrews have a major impact on reducing the overall treatment time unlike conventional treatment.
Moreover, they simplify the design of orthodontic devices. All the abovementioned devices can be used in combination with it to avoid the need for dental anchoring. Depending on the situation, the skeletal anchor can be used directly; the minivis serves as a docking point for the sectional wire with direct application of an appropriate force system. Lee et al. suggest uprighting second molar into two steps, using an open coil spring and a stainless steel uprighting spring (Figures 19 and 20) [19].
Miniscrews used as direct anchor with segmental wire and coil spring to distalize and extrude the second lower molar. In the first step (A), the distalization is ensured by 0.016 stainless steel wire and open coil spring. In the second step (B), tip back moment is delivered from 0.016 × 0.022 in. Stainless steel wire spring to upright impacted molar (from Lee et al., readapted from [19]).
Miniscrews used as indirect anchor to reinforce dental stabile unit then with tip back cantilever to extrude it.
Conventional orthodontic methods are often the best alternative to extraction or surgically repositioning of the first and second permanent molars. It produces certainly excellent outcomes, but could not be successfully predicted or may be contraindicated for horizontally position, deeply impaction or molars with gross displacement [9, 15, 19]. In such challenging cases, a combination of surgical and orthodontic treatment is appropriate [2, 4].
Surgical approaches of unerupted permanent molars included surgical exposure for orthodontic uprighting and traction into their correct position in the arch, as well as challenging treatment options of surgical repositioning. It consists essentially of uprighting and repositioning of the impacted molar, eventually including extraction of the third molar [15] [20]. Posterior available space should be analyzed before planning orthodontic and surgical traction, to prevent periodontal risks. Removal of the third molar often completes this procedure, and more rarely, the second molar when the first one is impacted. Undoubtedly, analysis of anatomic location, desired eruption path, and available space should proceed the uprighting process for a favorable outcome [19].
In cases of horizontally or deeply impaction, orthodontics alone cannot straighten the molar because of the limited access. A surgical exposure is required following by orthodontic traction or luxation.
Magnusson et al. in their study found that [24]:
Surgical exposure was the most successful treatment and the best choice of treatment, with a success rate of 70%.
The success rate was 50% when surgical exposure was combined with extraction of the third molar and/or luxation of the second molar.
Surgical exposure of the second molar, with or without extraction of the third molar and/or luxation of the second molar, seems to result in the most successful treatment in both jaws.
It consists of exposure and uncovering the crown, followed by bonding an orthodontic attachment. Temporary skeletal anchorage is the appropriate and efficient means to upright and tract the tooth in its ideal position [15, 23].
Kim [23] suggested the use of 1.3–1.2 mm × 8 mm mini screws in the retromolar area following extraction of the third molar. Traction is initiated on the day of surgery with elastic threads that were replaced every 4 weeks.
Chang [25] reported a simple, effective, and expedient mechanics for managing horizontally and deeply impaction of second lower molar in only 4 months. 2 × 14 mm stainless steel bone screw is positioned superiorly in ramus under local anesthesia. He proposed to (Figure 21):
First, remove all obstructions to eruption, as ectopic position of the third molar follicle
Expose surgically and luxate the lower second molars to rule out an eventual ankylosis. The covered bone is removed down to the level of the cementoenamel junction for optimal molar uprighting.
Bond button or eyelet on distal surface and then connect elastic chain from attachment to bone screw before closing soft tissue with interrupted sutures to control blending.
Illustration of surgical exposure and traction of second lower molar through bone screw. The button is bonded to the accessible surface (A) and then moved if necessary (B) so as to obtain a sufficient amplitude of traction on the minivis. 2 × 14 mm stainless steel bone screw is inserted into the ascending ramus, and power chain is connected between attachment and screw (readapted from [25]).
Luxation is an effective technique with good long-term prognosis. Such approach finds its major indication in favorable impacted molars before complete apical root edification. Indeed, it has been reported that molars luxated prior to complete root formation erupted spontaneously and continued their normal root development.
The potential risks of luxation include pulpal devitalization and root fracture, although a prophylactic endodontic treatment of the luxated molar is not recommended.
During the 1916s, luxation has been described to be used successfully in ankylosed permanent molars that are typical of secondary retention, although luxation seems to promote new areas of ankylosis rather than breaking bony connections [2].
The prognosis seems to be better than that of dental transplant because the tooth is not removed from its socket and the apical blood vessels are not damaged.
It is a simple technique which produces fast results; it seems to be the most convenient procedure when patient compliance is minimal, when impacted teeth have limited access or failed to respond to orthodontics methods, or for angle of inclination of less than 75° [9, 15, 26]. Nevertheless, there is a risk of pulp necrosis, root resorption, and ankylosis [9].
Several authors suggested that this procedure usually lead to predictable successful results if root formation is not completed, usually between the ages of 11 and 14. According to Botton [17], if surgery is performed too soon, then the tooth may be unstable and may shift from its position. If performed too late, then there is risk of root fracture and possible disruption of blood supply leading to pulpal necrosis [17] [24].
Removal of the third adjacent molar is often necessary to make surgical uprighting easier. In addition to that, surgically tipped molar should be stabilized for few weeks.
Boyton et al. [17] Kravitz et al. [26] describe the stages of surgical uprighting of second lower molar. After intrasulcular incision from the distobuccal line angle of the first molar to posteriorly the external oblique ridge, a full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap is raised to expose the second and third molars if it is present. Then, distal and buccal bone of molar is removed to expose the cement-enamel junction avoiding any contact with the cementum and periodontal ligament fibers that may cause external root resorption.
The surgeon uses steady and gentle force with straight elevator to elevate the tooth distally and prevent root fracture. Sometimes, the surgeon removes additional distal bone to perform the molar uprighting. When the occlusal surface of impacted molar is approximately level with the occlusal plane, the patient is instructed to bite down gently to ensure that the molar is just below the occlusal plane to prevent occlusal trauma. The site should be irrigated with copious amounts of normal saline and then closed with sutures. The attached gingiva should be kept intact and positioned appropriately to ensure a healthy periodontal environment for the newly positioned second molar.
Some recommended bonding a tube to the molar as soon as it is repositioned. For others, an intact lingual and buccal plate or a periodontal dressing prevents the tooth from migrating bucally or lingually [17, 26].
According to Boyton, no additional autogenous bone or bone substitutes are needed to stabilize the tooth. Other authors [27] advocate the use of absorbable gelatin sponge or autogenous alveolar bone to stabilize the repositioned second molars.
An immediate postoperative Panorex is recommended. The follow-up includes a 1-week postoperative appointment and then another appointment in 6 months for a repeated Panorex. Orthodontic treatment should begin 1–2 weeks after surgery, with a mandibular arch-wire extended through the second-molar bracket for stabilization.
Surgical extraction of unerupted permanent molar is indicated when exposure, luxation, and orthodontics treatment fail, in the presence of a pathological process, or when prognosis is poor because of fully formed roots or extremely unfavorable position [2, 15].
Extraction as an alternative procedure of retention treatment can be considered in two different approaches as follows:
Extraction of retained or impacted second molar with the intention of replacing it with the third molar. The third molar drift mesially when it is at low Nolla stage from 5 to 8. Nevertheless, success of this treatment depends on the eruption path of the third molar which could be unpredictable [5, 9, 15]. Magnusson et al., in their study evaluating the outcome after treatment and without treatment of retained second molars, found that treatment with removal impacted molar replaced with the third molar was the least successful both in the maxilla and mandible. They reported that few molars that did erupt were all malpositioned with a risk for elongation of the antagonist because of the delayed eruption of third molar [24].
Extraction of the impacted second molar followed by immediate transplantation of retained molar or third molar into the extraction site. It is technically demanding and carries a risk of pulp necrosis, root resorption, and ankylosis [9, 15, 24].
Both transplantation and surgical repositioning were suggested as invasive techniques because of the deeply impacted positions with high risk of neurovascular damage, mandibular fracture, or the deep infrabony defect on the distal surface of adjacent teeth [24].
The eruption failure of first and second permanent molars is rare and asymptomatic. This disturbance is often detected in a routine panoramic radiograph during pedodontic or orthodontic evaluation and represents a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the practitioner.
Considering the main etiological factors, three clinical forms can be distinguished: impaction, primary, and secondary retention. Therefore, it is crucial to diagnose this abnormality early for an optimal treatment time and outcomes, as well as reduction of dental and periodontal complications.
Its management is considered difficult and unpredictable, and there is no clear standard solution. Despite observation, abstention, or extraction of unerupted permanent molars, several orthodontic and surgical methods for uprighting impacted molars was reported. All of the methods have specific indications, advantages, and disadvantages depending of clinical form, retention depth, stage of root formation, and age of patient.
If the prognosis of orthodontic and/or surgery repositioning of impacted and primary retained molars is favorable, the treatment of secondary retention seems to depend on the age of the patient and the extent of infraocclusion and malocclusion.
The major treatment concern of secondarily retained molars is that these molars cannot be moved orthodontically due to an abnormal periodontal ligament. By contrast, orthodontics or combined surgical-orthodontic approach is a major modality in treatment of impacted teeth as these molars often have an abnormal position in the eruption path. Primarily retained molars can also be moved orthodontically, but this is often not necessary because of the normal position in the eruption tract.
The authors would like to express their gratitude to all the specialists in the orthodontics and pedodontics department at the Ibn Rochd University Hospital of Casablanca for their kind contribution to the work. Their special thanks go especially to Dr. N. Falah, Z. El Jalil, S. El Kaki, A. Moutawakil, and L. Bouchghel.
The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
In the daily practice of cytological diagnosis, cytopathologists tend to focus on the diagnosis of premalignant and malignant diseases. Generally speaking, the cytology practice functions as screening for malignancy. However, the cytodiagnosis of infectious diseases and the identification of pathogens in cytological preparations must not be undervalued. The correct cytodiagnosis of infectious diseases leads patients to prompt and appropriate treatment. Histopathological diagnosis is strong at recognizing host responses against pathogens, while pathogens are more easily identified in the cytology specimen than the histology specimen. When infectious diseases are clinically suspected, it is better for us to perform Giemsa staining in addition to routine Papanicolaou staining.
In the present review article, the author presents varied aspects of cytomorphology of infectious diseases, in addition to general remarks for the defense mechanisms against infectious microorganisms. Immunocytochemistry significantly contributes to the definite and final cytodiagnosis. Often times, only one cytology specimen is available in the daily practice, so that the special techniques “how we can detect pathogens in only one cytology preparation” are needed for evaluating with additional staining. Please refer to the previous articles, textbooks and web sites of the author, describing the cytological diagnosis of infectious diseases [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]. It is most regrettable that some of them were written in Japanese.
Defense mechanisms against infection are categorized into two types: nonspecific and specific. Both types cooperatively function as an effective anti-infection system. Varied inflammatory cells are involved in the processes [8, 9, 10].
Types of inflammatory cells and their properties are briefly summarized in Table 1. Function of the cells and their proliferative and migratory activity are shown.
Cell type | Function | Proliferative activity | Migratory potential |
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Granulocyte | |||
Neutrophil | Phagocytosis | None | Migratory |
Eosinophil | Allergy, anti-helminth function | None | Migratory |
Basophil | Histamine production | None | Migratory |
Mast cell | Histamine production | Proliferative | Migratory |
Monocyte | Phagocytosis | Proliferative | Migratory |
Macrophage | Phagocytosis, granuloma reaction | Proliferative | Migratory |
B-lymphocyte | Humoral immunity | Proliferative | Migratory |
T-lymphocyte | Cellular immunity/helper activity | Proliferative | Migratory |
NK cell | Innate immunity | Proliferative | Migratory |
Plasma cell | Antibody production | None | None |
Dendritic cell | Antigen presentation | Proliferative | None |
Inflammatory cells and their properties.
Representative light microscopic and electron microscopic features of the inflammatory cells are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2. Of note is that cytokines mediate intercellular communication with which the immune cells talk to each other [11]. Cytokines include interferons, interleukins, chemokines, lymphokines and tumor necrosis factors.
Types of inflammatory cells (may-Giemsa). a: Three kinds of granulocytes (from left to right: Basophil, neutrophil and eosinophil) seen in the bone marrow smear. b: Small lymphocyte, c: Plasma cell, d: Hemophagocytic (activated) macrophage. Compare the cytoplasmic granules in the granulocytes. The cytoplasm of the small lymphocyte is scanty, and the plasma cell contains basophilic cytoplasm with a prominent Golgi area. The macrophage actively phagocytizes red cells and platelets.
Electron microscopic appearance of inflammatory cells. a: Neutrophil (left) and lymphocyte (right), b: Eosinophil, c: Basophil, d: Two plasma cells in the small bowel mucosa, e: Activated macrophage in soft tissue. The lymphocyte has an indented nucleus, while the granulocytes possess segmented nuclei. The cytoplasmic granules feature the respective granulocytes: Small-sized granules in the neutrophil, large crystalline granules in the eosinophil, and large rounded granules often with a fingerprint image in the basophil. The plasma cells contain a round nucleus with peripherally condensed heterochromatin and the cytoplasm rich in rough endoplasmic reticulum. The large-sized macrophage possesses an ameboid cytoplasmic process and numbers of electron-dense lysosomal granules. Bars indicate 1 μm.
The epidermis of the skin and the surface mucosal layer on the mucosal membrane play an effective physical barrier against invasion of the pathogen. The cilia on the pseudostratified mucosa of the airway effectively excrete the pathogen.
The secretory juice secreted from secretory glands contains varied antibacterial proteins such as lactoferrin, lysozyme (muramidase) and defensins [12]. Lactoferrin shows a bacteriostatic function by combining and competing trivalent ferric ions mandatory for the growth of bacteria and fungi. Lactoferrin is secreted from the lactating breast, serous salivary glands, lacrimal glands, eccrine sweat glands, gastric glands and prostatic glands. Of particular note is that protease digestion of lactoferrin yields lactoferricin and lactoferrampin, potent antimicrobial peptides derived from the lactoferrin molecule [13]. Lysozyme operates as a bactericidal or bacteriolytic molecule by cutting the joint sequence of N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid in the peptide glycan network on the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria [14]. Defensins belong to bactericidal proteins strongly binding to phospholipids [12]. Numbers of serous secretory glands secrete both lysozyme and defensins, together with lactoferrin. In the small bowel mucosa, lysozyme and defensins are actively secreted from Paneth cells (Figure 3). Representative microscopic features of production of lactoferrin and lysozyme in varied secretory epithelial cells are displayed in Figure 4.
Paneth cells in the duodenal mucosa. a: H&E, b: Lysozyme immunostaining, c: Electron microscopy. Paneth cells are distributed at the bottom of the intestinal crypt. Coarse eosinophilic granules are accumulated in the luminal side, and strongly immunoreactive for lysozyme. Macrophages scattered in the lamina propria mucosae express lysozyme immunoreactivity. Ultrastructurally, large-sized (around 2 μm in diameter) and round-shaped exocrine granules in the supranuclear cytoplasm of a Paneth cell (P) are homogeneously electron-dense. Compare them with infranuclear small-sized, electron-dense secretory granules of an endocrine cell (E). Bar = 2 μm.
Distribution of lactoferrin (upper panels: a–c) and lysozyme (lower panels: d–f) in secretory glands (immunostaining). a: Gastric fundic gland, b: Lactating breast, c: Prostatic gland, d: Gastric pyloric gland, e: Non-lactating breast, f: Parotid gland. Lactoferrin is actively expressed in the fundic gland, lactating breast and prostatic acini. The pyloric gland in the gastric antrum, normal mammary ductules and serous acinar cells of the salivary gland are immunoreactive for lysozyme.
Bacteria are nonspecifically phagocytized by phagocytes such as neutrophils and macrophages [15]. Figure 5 exhibits bacteria phagocytized by neutrophils. Because of the lack of proliferative activity, neutrophils are predominantly seen in acute inflammation. Macrophages are proliferative, so that they mainly appear in chronic inflammation. Myeloperoxidase, lysozyme and defensins show bactericidal activities in the phagocytic vacuole (primary granule) of the neutrophil [16]. In the secondary (specific) granule of neutrophils, lactoferrin is contained. The main bactericidal enzyme functioning in the macrophage is lysozyme (see Figure 3b). NK cells correspond to CD56-positive large granular lymphocytes [17]. The cytoplasmic granules of the NK cell contain bactericidal, antiviral and apoptosis-inducing proteins common with the CD8-positive killer (cytotoxic) T-lymphocyte, such as perforin, granzymes (A and B) and T-cell intracellular antigen-1 (TIA-1). These cells play significant roles in the host defense against pathogens for the initial two weeks after infection, until the establishment of the “specific” (humoral and/or cellular) immune reaction.
Bacteria phagocytized by neutrophils. a: Escherichia coli in the urine (acute cystitis; Giemsa), Neisseria meningitidis in the cerebrospinal fluid (gram), c: Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the urethral discharge (Giemsa), d: Electron microscopy of a neutrophil phagocytizing bacilli in the pleural effusion. Neutrophils actively phagocytize the bacilli (a and d) and cocci (b and c). Note that the bacilli are localized in lysosomal granules (d, arrowheads). Bar = 1 μm.
It should be noted that neutrophils form neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), a filamentous spiderweb-like network entrapping bacteria, after cell death called NETtosis [18]. NETs are composed of DNA stretches and anti-bacterial proteins, including lactoferrin and myeloperoxidase [19]. NETs are richly formed in the abscess lesion, as shown in Figure 6.
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) seen among aspirated neutrophilic exudates aspirated from a mammary abscess lesion. a: Papanicolaou, b: Giemsa, c: Lactoferrin immunostaining. Long and basophilic filamentous structures are formed among the neutrophils. NETs, composed of DNA and anti-bacterial proteins such as lactoferrin, entrap the causative bacteria with a spiderweb-like network to avoid them from spreading.
Acute viral infection usually calms down in one week. The strong anti-viral mediators are type I interferons (IFN-alpha and IFN-beta). The IFNs are produced by the keratinocyte of the epidermis and squamous mucosa, the columnar cells of the intestinal and airway mucosa and Langerhans (dendritic) cells distributed among the epithelial cells [20, 21]. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) expressed on these cells specifically recognize microbe-derived components such as lipoproteins, lipopolysaccharide, viral double-stranded RNA, non-methylated CpG islands of DNA and flagellin to induce IFN secretion. Toll means great and curious in German. In the human being, there are 10 kinds of TLRs. The TLR-mediated innate immunity, as well as phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages and the NK cell-mediated defense, comprise major functions of the vertebrate intrinsic system for the exclusion of the pathogen.
The specific acquired immunity consists of humoral immunity and cell-mediated (cellular) immunity [8, 9]. Production of specific antibodies by B-lymphocytes is the key mechanism of the humoral immunity. Serum complements secreted from the liver activate neutralizing activity of specific antibodies. The key players of the cell-mediated immunity are cytotoxic (killer) T-lymphocytes and activated macrophages. It takes a certain period (usually two weeks to one month) until establishing the specific acquired immunity.
The specific defense mechanisms against infection should be divided into two categories: the systemic immunity versus local (mucosal) immunity. The pathogen invading the inside of the body are specifically protected by IgG-mediated humoral immunity and also by CD8-positive cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-mediated cellular immunity.
The mucosal immunity provides a defense mechanism protecting invasion of the pathogen across the mucosa [22]. Dimeric secretory IgA (sIgA) functions as a mediator of the mucosal humoral immunity, but it hardly shows a neutralizing (killing) activity. The lamina propria mucosae contains numbers of IgA-producing plasma cells. sIgA is secreted onto the mucosal surface after coupling with “secretory component (SC)” produced by the columnar epithelial cells. Figure 7 schematically displays the process of formation of sIgA. Microscopic features of IgA secretion in intestinal metaplasia of the stomach are demonstrated in Figure 8. sIgA is uniquely resistant to protease digestion. It is of note that IgG can also be secreted onto the mucosal surface after coupling with IgG Fc-binding protein, a unique IgG Fc receptor of secretory type, produced by mucin-secreting cells in the mucosa [23, 24].
Schematic presentation of the process of formation of secretory IgA (sIgA). IgA is secreted onto the mucosa after binding with secretory component (SC), a product of mucosa-lining columnar epithelial cells. Dimeric IgA consists of two molecules of monomeric IgA and J-chain. IgA-producing plasma cells are richly distributed in the normal bowel mucosa.
Intestinal metaplasia of the gastric mucosa showing secretory IgA transportation. a: H&E, b: IgA, c: Secretory component (SC). Goblet cells and absorptive-type cells with brush borders are observed in the metaplastic gland. The columnar cells of the intestinal type produce SC, which traps dimeric IgA secreted from IgA plasma cells (arrowheads) in the lamina propria mucosae. The apical cytoplasm of the columnar cells is immunoreactive for IgA, representing the intracellular transportation of sIgA.
Extrathymic T-lymphocytes are distributed among the mucosal columnar cells as “intraepithelial lymphocytes” predominantly expressing CD8 and T-cell receptor gamma/delta on the cell surface [25] (Figure 9). Intraepithelial lymphocytes significantly increase in certain mucosal infections such as Giardia lamblia infection (giardiasis). The extrathymic T-lymphocytes locally recruit in the “crypt patch” located in the lamina propria mucosae. Because of the lack of education in the thymus, the extrathymic T-lymphocytes, self-reactive to provoke apoptosis of the columnar epithelial cells, may control the number and function of indigenous bacterial flora living in the lumen.
Intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) in the duodenal mucosa, accentuated by Giardia lamblia infection. a: H&E, b: CD8 immunostaining, c: Electron microscopy. Marked increase of IELs is noted in the intestinal villi. The red arrowhead indicates a giardian protozoa. CD8 immunostaining clearly demonstrates the dense distribution of the killer-type T-lymphocytes among the columnar epithelial cells. Ultrastructurally, small lymphocytes are seen in the intercellular space among the columnar cells (yellow arrowheads). Small cytoplasmic granules are scattered in the cytoplasm. Bar = 10 μm.
The mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) is distributed in the intestinal and airway mucosa. The largest MALT is called as Peyer’s patch in the ileal mucosa (Figure 10). The B-lymphocyte-rich lymphoid follicles with activated germinal centers are covered with dome-shaped columnar epithelial cells without villous structures. In contrast to the other part of the gut mucosa, B-lymphocytes and microfold (M) cells are distributed among the dome columnar cells. The M cells are special epithelial cells suited for efficient endocytosis and transcytosis, and function as gateways to the mucosal immune system [26]. The MALT is known to play a central role in the mucosal homing of B-lymphocytes destined to secrete IgA.
Peyer patch in the ileal mucosa. Left: H&E, right: CD20 immunostaining. The lymphoid follicle with an activated germinal center is covered with dome-shaped columnar epithelial cells without villous structures. CD20-positive B-lymphocytes are distributed not only in the lymphoid follicle but also among the dome columnar cells (arrowheads).
From the pathological point of view, there are three major mechanisms of host responses against infection, depending on the type of pathogens and the mode of infection (either extracellular or intracellular infection).
Neutrophilic reaction against extracellular pathogens
Cellular immune reaction against intracellular pathogens
Humoral immunity via neutralizing antibody reaction
Table 2 summarizes the features of the defense mechanisms and host responses against pathogens. Patterns of the host response against pathogens are listed up in Table 3.
Defensing cell type | Pathogen | Host response | Compromised condition |
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Neutrophils | Extracellular pathogens | Abscess/phlegmone | Neutropenia |
T-cells/Macrophages | Intracellular pathogens | Granuloma/lymphocytic infiltration | Cellular immunodeficiency* |
B-cells/Neutralizing antibodies | Bacterial capsule/exotoxin viremic viruses | Not specified | Complement deficiency |
Defense mechanism, pathogens and host responses.
Steroid administration and acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS).
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Host response against pathogens.
The extracellular pathogens growing outside the host cell, such as suppurative bacteria (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Actinomyces, etc.) and hypha-forming fungi (Candida, Aspergillus and Mucorales), are principally phagocytized by neutrophils [27]. Infection of the extracellular pathogen thus results in abscess and phlegmonous inflammation, solely composed of neutrophils. In case of infection by non-invasive (extracellular) protozoa like Trichomonas vaginalis, neutrophilic exudation is activated to characteristically form so-called “cannon balls” (clusters of neutrophils). When the specific antibodies against the pathogen and complements are present in the body fluid, the phagocytic activity of neutrophils is significantly enhanced through an opsonin effect. Capsule-forming microbes frequently escape phagocytosis by neutrophils. In case of infection by anaerobic bacteria, massive ischemic necrosis is commonly associated.
Representative cytological features of neutrophil-mediated inflammation are illustrated in Figure 11. Accumulated neutrophils grossly correspond to pus (pyogenic exudates).
Neutrophilic response against extracellular pathogens. a: MRSA-induced microabscess in the heart muscle in septicemia (H&E), b: Enterococcus faecium-induced acute cystitis (urine sediment, Papanicolaou), c: Streptococcus milleri-induced pyothorax (Gram), d: Actinomyces israelii-induced endometritis (Papanicolaou), e: Hypha-forming Candida albicans-induced vaginitis (Papanicolaou), f: Trichomonas vaginalis-induced vaginitis (Papanicolaou). Extracellular pathogens, including T. vaginalis (arrowheads), are attacked by neutrophils. Neutrophils can fight against microbes larger than themselves (e and f).
Neutrophils and antibodies are ineffective against intracellular (cytozoic) pathogens. Instead, cell-mediated immunity functions as the major defense mechanism [28]: The infected host cells themselves are eliminated. The intracellular pathogen represents virus, chlamydia, rickettsia, protozoa, yeast-form fungi (Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Coccidioides, etc.) and certain types of bacteria such as Mycobacterium, Legionella and Salmonella. Microscopically, lymphocytic infiltration (CD8-positive T-cell reaction) or granulomatous reaction is seen.
When macrophages are activated by the T-lymphocytes, epithelioid granulomas are formed. The epithelioid cells derive from activated macrophages. Multinucleated giant cells of Langhans type are often formed by plasma membrane fusion of the macrophages. Typical examples include tuberculosis, cryptococcosis and stage III syphilis. Necrosis is often associated with the granulomatous reaction, and in case of tuberculosis, caseous necrosis is characteristic. Typically, epithelioid granuloma with central necrosis is surrounded by small lymphocytes. Examples of cytology appearance of the granulomatous reaction in tuberculosis are shown in Figure 12.
Granulomatous inflammation against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. a: Caseous granuloma in the lung (H&E), b and c: Epithelioid granuloma (Papanicolaou), d: A Langhans-type giant cell with lymphocytic infiltration. Three-layered structure is seen in caseous granuloma: Central caseous necrosis, epithelioid granuloma and lymphocytic cuffing (a). The epithelioid cells are rounded-spindle-shaped (c). Necrotic background is observed in b, and lymphocytes surround the multinucleated giant cell in d.
In contrast, viral and rickettsial infection provokes infiltration of small T-lymphocytes without granulomatous reaction (Figure 13). In case of viral meningitis, lymphocytes are the major component in the cerebrospinal fluid. When lymphocytes are predominantly seen in the urine, the possibility of follicular cystitis caused by persistent infection of beta-hemolytic streptococci should be considered [29]. Similarly, the cervical smear preparation may contain lymphocytic reactions to be diagnosed as follicular cervicitis, and the possibility of Chlamydia trachomatis infection should be considered [30].
Lymphocytic reaction in cytology specimens. a: Stamp smear of the reactive lymph node (Giemsa), b: Infiltration of activated lymphocytes in cerebrospinal fluid in a case of varicella-zoster virus-induced meningitis (Giemsa), c: Small lymphocytes seen in urine (Papanicolaou), d: Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (Papanicolaou). In the lymph node, activated large-sized blastic cells are intermingled with small lymphocytes (a). Lymphocytes in viral meningitis reveal activated features with enlarged nuclei (b). Small lymphocytes are rich in the urine in a case of follicular cystitis (c). Small lymphocytes are seen around a cluster of P. jirovecii, resembling clustered hemolytic red cells (d).
In case of Legionella pneumonia, macrophages comprise the main cellular reactant scarcely with lymphocytic infiltration. In cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis, activated macrophages actively phagocytize the protozoan bodies. In visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar), the microbes are seen in activated Kupffer cells. In stages I and II syphilis, dense infiltration of plasma cells is characteristic. The gastrointestinal mucosa with chronic active gastritis and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as the nasal mucosa with chronic rhinitis and the gingival tissue with periodontitis or radicular dentigerous cyst, are also densely distributed by plasma cells. Plasma cells are often clustered in inflammatory foci of subacute inflammation or a subacute phase of inflammation [31]. Cytological features are represented in Figure 14. The cellular immunity-mediated removal of the infected parenchymal cells may cause functional insufficiency of the organs and tissues: Examples include hepatitis and encephalitis.
Macrophage activation and plasma cell infiltration. a: Stamp preparation of Legionella pneumophila pneumonia (Giemsa), b: Stamp preparation of the spleen with visceral leishmaniasis, c: Stage II syphilis (skin biopsy, H&E), d: Plasma cell infiltration in pleural effusion (Giemsa). Macrophages are activated but with minimal lymphocytic response in legionnaire’s pneumonia and in leishmaniasis. The pathogens, rods (red arrowheads) in a and protozoan bodies (yellow arrowheads) in b, are phagocytized by the macrophages. Dense infiltration of plasma cells is a microscopic hallmark of stages I and II syphilis (c). The appearance of plasma cells in pleural effusion is infrequently encountered, since the plasma cells are poorly migratory. A subacute phase of infective pleuritis is suggested.
Neutralizing antibodies in the serum effectively eliminate pathogens that are distributed extracellularly. Typically, the neutralizing antibodies are produced against bacterial exotoxins, bacterial capsules and viral virions. Anti-viral antibodies are effective against the viral particles in the blood (during viremia) and body fluid. These features are applied to vaccination practice, and permanent immunity can be expected [32]. Vaccines injected subcutaneously induce IgG-type neutralizing antibodies in the serum. Oral vaccines such as Sabin vaccine against poliovirus and Rotavirus vaccine induce secretory IgA in the gut lumen. It is of note that IgG-type neutralizing antibodies in the serum can be transported with mucin by the IgG Fc-binding protein secreting from mucin-producing cells [23, 24]. Individuals with inherited complement deficiency, particularly the deficiency of C3 (the major opsonin), are vulnerable to recurrent pyogenic infections especially with encapsulated bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis. It is of note that sporadic meningococcal meningitis in adults may accompany inherited complement deficiency [33].
The activated humoral immunity is microscopically represented by follicular hyperplasia with enlarged germinal center formation in the lymph node and a variety of organs and tissues [34]. In fact, follicular hyperplasia is a microscopic feature of autoimmune disorders [35]. It has been clarified that a variety of cytokines are secreted from immunocytes to communicate each other and to secrete immunoglobulins. In particular, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-1 signaling is required for the differentiation of follicular dendritic cells, germinal center formation and antibody responses [36]. The germinal center also contains stimulated lymphocytes secreting interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) [37]. Representative examples of activated humoral immunity are demonstrated in Figure 15.
Follicular (germinal center) hyperplasia, representing enhanced humoral immunity. a: Enlarged cervical lymph node (H&E), b: Hashimoto thyroiditis (H&E), c: TNF-alpha, d: IFN-gamma, e: IL-2. Lymphoid follicle formation with enlarged germinal centers microscopically indicates enhanced B-lymphocyte activation. Autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto thyroiditis often show follicular (germinal center) hyperplasia. TNF-alpha is densely deposited on the follicular dendritic cells (c). Lymphocytes immunoreactive for IFN-gamma and IL-2 are observed in the activated germinal center.
Host reactions against pathogens of other types are commented below.
Suppurative granuloma: An intermediate form of abscess and granuloma, that is called “suppurative granuloma” (abscess surrounded by granuloma), is seen in cat scratch disease (Bartonella infection), tularemia, listeriosis, yersiniosis, melioidosis and cutaneous mycosis (sporotrichosis and chromomycosis) [38]. Microscopic features of cat scratch disease involving the spleen are demonstrated in Figure 16.
Xanthogranuloma and malakoplakia: In certain situations, low-virulent extracellular pathogens, particularly E. coli, may grow intracellularly in the cytoplasm of macrophages, resulting in formation of xanthogranuloma (yellow-colored granuloma) [39]. Malakoplakia, a special form of the xanthogranuloma, is microscopically featured by Michaelis-Gutmann bodies (round-shaped calcified and basophilic cytoplasmic inclusions). These lesions may be seen in the kidney, urinary bladder, epididymis, colon and gallbladder. Examples of malakoplakia and xanthogranulomatous inflammation are illustrated in Figure 17.
Eosinophilic infiltration: Infestation of parasites, particularly round worm (nematode) and fluke (trematode), provokes infiltration of eosinophils and IgE-type immune response, common with the type 1 allergic reaction [40] (Figure 18). Cestode (tapeworm) infestation usually lacks the eosinophilic reaction. In case of allergic lung reaction against Aspergillus (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis), eosinophilic granuloma (granuloma with eosinophilic infiltration) is observed [41]. Occasionally, foreign body reactions against worm bodies and ova are observed. Formation of multinucleated foreign body giant cells is characteristic (Figure 19). Parasitic ova induce foreign body granulomas to form so-called “worm egg tubercles”. When eosinophilic infiltration is associated, immune-mediated eosinophilic granulomas are formed [42]. In case of anisakiasis, foreign body reactions without eosinophilic infiltration are seen against the Anisakis larva if the infestation occurs for the first time in a non-immunized patient after eating raw sea fish [43]. The mechanisms may be similar to the nonspecific phagocytic action of macrophages against genuine foreign bodies such as asbestos bodies and injected paraffin by augmentation mammoplasty.
Acellular hemorrhagic necrosis: In opportunistic infection associated with neutropenia and cellular immunodeficiency, the inflammatory cellular reactions are poorly provoked, resulting in hemorrhagic necrosis of the tissue [44].
Suppurative granuloma seen in cat scratch disease (Bartonella henselae infection). Left: H&E (spleen), right: Stamp preparation (Papanicolaou). The surgically resected spleen grossly contains plural splenic abscesses. Histologically, suppurative granulomas, consisting of central abscess and surrounding epithelioid granuloma, are noted. Stamp cytological preparation demonstrates a cluster of epithelioid cells (arrowhead) in mildly necrotic background admixed with neutrophils and lymphocytes.
Malakoplakia of the rectal mucosa (a, b) and xanthogranulomatous epididymitis (c, d). a and c: H&E, b and d: Immunostaining for E. coli antigen (pre-embedding immunoelectron microscopy using a paraffin section in d). Malakoplakia is microscopically featured by Michaelis-Gutmann bodies, rounded basophilic cytoplasmic inclusions immunoreactive for E. coli antigens (arrowheads). Xanthogranuloma consists of accumulated foamy macrophages. Both lesions are caused by E. coli infection under an immunocompromised condition. Rod-shaped bacteria with cell wall labeling are proven in the cytoplasm of the foamy macrophage (d). Bar = 1 μm.
Eosinophilic infiltration. a: Bile cytology in clonorchiasis (Papanicolaou), b: Eosinophilia in pleural effusion in tuberculosis (Giemsa), c and d: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (sputum cytology, c: Papanicolaou and d: Grocott). A small-sized ovum of Clonorchis sinensis with miracidium formation is seen in the bile and surrounded by eosinophils with bilobed nuclei (a). Eosinophils densely seen in the hemorrhagic pleural effusion in a case of tuberculosis may represent an allergic reaction against acid-fast bacilli (b). In allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, rhomboid-shaped and red-colored Charcot-Leiden’s crystals (arrowheads) deriving from eosinophilic granules are seen. Degraded eosinophils are observed in the background (c). Grocott stain identifies a few distorted Aspergillus hyphae phagocytized by a multinucleated giant cell (d).
Foreign body granulomatous reactions. a: A worm egg tubercle formed in the colonic submucosa in Schistosoma haematobium infestation (H&E), b: An omental nodule by Anisakis larva migration (H&E), c: Asbestos body in the sputum (Papanicolaou), d: Fine needle aspiration from a nodular lesion post augmentation mammoplasty (Papanicolaou). Foreign body reactions with multinucleated giant cells are noted around schistosoma eggs with miracidium formation (a) and a dead nematode larva (b). Eosinophilic reactions are scarcely seen. For the comparison, two examples of genuine foreign bodies are shown. Asbestos bodies (c) and paraffin oil droplets (d) injected by augmentation mammoplasty are phagocytized by macrophages. A long, brown-colored asbestos fibril is engulfed by two macrophages in c. vacuolated cytoplasm filled with lipid-soluble substances is characteristic, and multinucleated giant cells are dispersed in d. Arrowheads indicate multinucleated giant cells.
You must not give up additional staining even when you have one and only cytology specimen in hand. The resources for applying immunocytochemistry to the one and only cytology specimen are presented below. In case of liquid-based cytology (LBC), additional plural specimens are easily available. In Japan, however, the LBC procedure is still underdeveloped because of the low cost-performance. Therefore, these techniques are practically valid and helpful [45].
The sediments of liquid specimens such as pleural and pericardial effusions, ascites, the content of cystic lesions and urine can be kept for a long period of time as cell blocks after formalin fixation and paraffin embedding [46]. Immunostaining and in situ hybridization (ISH) method can be performed by preparing multiple paraffin sections from the cell block. So far, several technical inventions have been reported how to prepare cell blocks [47].
In Figure 20, chronic active Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection seen in a male case aged at his 20’s is presented [48]. The patient manifested collagen disease-like signs and symptoms, such as fever, skin rash, muscle weakness, liver dysfunction and eosinophilia. In the ascites cytology specimen, a number of large granular lymphocytes (a form of atypical lymphocytes) were detected in the background with red cells, eosinophils and hemophagocytic macrophages. A cell block was prepared to know the nature of the lymphoid cells. The large-sized lymphocytes expressed natural killer cell markers such as CD45 and CD56, and EBV-encoded small nuclear RNA (EBER) was demonstrated in the nuclei by the ISH technique. The final diagnosis was chronic active EBV infection with virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome. The prognosis of this disease is poor. In fact, the patient died of duodenal ulcer perforation seven months later. Of note is that EBV does not produce viral particles in the infected cell, so that no intranuclear inclusions are formed and thus the EBER technique is needed.
Chronic active EBV infection (ascites cytology, left, Giemsa, left inset: High-powered view, right: Cell block H&E, right inset: EBER). Hemorrhagic ascites contains large granular lymphocytes and eosinophils. Azurophilic granules are noted in the cytoplasm of the large granular (atypical) lymphocytes. In cell clock preparation, the nuclei of atypical lymphocytes are positive with EBER-ISH method. No intranuclear inclusions are visible.
A re-staining method is applicable to the single (one and only) cytology specimen [49, 50]. At first, the cells or areas of target should be marked on the back side of the glass slide with a diamond-tip pen and then photomicrographed. After removal of the coverslip in xylene, stained dyes can be removed by dipping in acid alcohol solution (50% ethanol containing 0.5% hydrochloric acid) for hours or simply dipping specimens in tap water overnight. The immunostained cells or areas of target are re-photomicrographed for comparison.
In case of Giemsa-stained glass slides or immunostained preparations on trimethoxy[3-(phenylamino)propyl]silane-coated glass slides, the re-staining method is especially valuable, since the cell transfer technique described below is not applicable due to tight attachment of the cells.
In Figure 21 showing scraping cytology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection on the vulva, the re-staining method visualizes intranuclear and intracytoplasmic viral antigens. A commercially available polyclonal antibody was used for immunostaining. Vulvar HSV infection belongs to sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Herpes simplex virus infection (scraped from vulva, left: Papanicolaou, right: HSV immunostaining). With re-staining method, viral antigen immunostained with a polyclonal antibody are localized both in the haloed nuclei and in the cytoplasm.
Figure 22 demonstrates chlamydial cytoplasmic inclusions, so-called “nebular inclusion bodies”, in the scraping cytology from the uterine cervix. Chlamydiosis also represents STD. The inclusions are clearly re-stained with a monoclonal antibody B104.1 against Chlamydia trachomatis. Tiny cytoplasmic inclusions, visualized with immunostaining, are scarcely recognizable in the Papanicolaou-stained preparation.
Chlamydial infection (cervical smear, left: Papanicolaou, right: Immunostaining with monoclonal antibody). With re-staining method, the nevular inclusion bodies in the cytoplasm are clearly labeled for the chlamydial antigen. A tiny inclusion in the left-sided cell (arrowhead) is scarcely recognizable in the pap smear.
If you have one and only glass slide of Papanicolaou-stained cytology specimen or hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained histology specimen and you want to evaluate the expression of immunocyto/histochemical markers, the cell transfer technique [51] is quite useful and valuable (Figure 23). Firstly, cover slips must be removed by dipping in warmed xylene. Secondly, the specimen is covered with a mounting medium/resin at 2–3 mm thickness, in order to form a coating film of the solidified mounting medium in a warm incubator overnight. Then, the film of the solidified resin should be peeled off the glass slide by dipping in warm water for one hour to get the cells or tissues transferred onto the film side. The solidified resin film is placed in water on the silane-coated glass slide to be dried in a warm incubator. Finally, the resin component can be removed by dipping in xylene to get the cells and tissues transferred to a new glass slide. You can obtain plural glass slides if the solidified resin is cut by scissors into several pieces.
Cell transfer technique. a&b: Papanicolaou-stained cells in the cervical smear are transferred to solidified resin film, and the film was cut into pieces to get plural specimens placed on silane-coated glass slides. c&d: Cells smeared outside the cover slip can be transferred to another glass slide without removing the cover slip.
Cells smeared outside the cover slip can be transferred to another glass slide without removing the cover slip (Figure 23). This is particularly useful in case of gynecological cytology specimens.
By a conventional technique of cell transfer, it takes time to have the cells transferred. Itoh et al. [52] invented a time-saving method to get the cells transferred in one hour (Table 4). In brief, the mounting medium should be diluted two-fold by xylene, and the rein film should be solidified on a hot plate at 70–80C.
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Itoh’s time-saving cell transfer technique.
When the target cells in the specimen are few in number, it is recommended to have the cells marked with a diamond-tip pen on the back side of the glass slide before removal of the cover slip. When an archival long-kept and fully dried specimen is used, the cover slip removal is not easily achieved. In order to accelerate the removal, xylene solution should be warmed up to 70–80C and/or the cover slip should be cracked with a diamond-tip pen.
Harada et al. [53] reported that detachment of the cover slip is accelerated by using a packaging duct tape, as summarized in Table 5. Figure 24 illustrates the step of Harada’s method for rapid removal of the cover slip. The method is applicable to archival glass slides long kept at room temperature for 20 years. It takes only one hour to remove the cover slip. By combining Harada’s method with the above-mentioned Itoh’s quick method for the cell transfer, old cytology glass slides become ready for immunocytochemical analysis within a few hours.
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Harada’s method for rapid removal of cover slip.
Notice: The steps 4–7 should be performed as quick as possible.
Harada’s rapid removal of cover slip using packaging duct tape (H&E-stained prostate section kept at room temperature for 20 years). a: Wipe off warm xylene with KimWipes®, b: Stick a piece of the packaging duct tape cut a little bit larger than the cover slip evenly onto cover slip, c: Confirm from the back side that the tape was uniformly stuck without bubbles, d: Peel off the packaging duct tape together with the cover slip at a breath.
Figure 25 displays identification of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 genome in the nuclei of severely dysplastic cervical squamous cells. The cells in the routine cervical smear were transferred onto the silane-coated glass slide, and the ISH technique was applied to localizing the viral genome in the nuclei of the dysplastic cells. The cell transfer step is essentially requested to avoid detaching the cells during the staining step, because heating pretreatment of the specimen is inevitable for the ISH technique. In this way, the Papanicolaou-stained cytomorphology and the state of HPV infection can directly be compared in the same cervical cells.
Severe dysplasia of uterine cervix (left: Papanicolaou, right: ISH for HPV, type 16 genome). The cells were transferred onto a silane-coated glass slide to localize HPV, type 16 genome by ISH technique, requiring heating pretreatment. Dotted signals are seen in the dysplastic nuclei. The microscopic features of HPV infected cells can directly be compared with those of pap staining.
The cervical smear was prepared from a postmenopausal lady, and we had one and only glass slide in hand. The cells on the glass slide were transferred to another silane-coated glass slide. The clustered atypical parabasal keratinocytes in the background of senile colpitis were positively stained for p16-INK4a, indicating the carcinogenic HPV infection (HPV-infected genuine dysplasia or high-squamous intraepithelial lesion) [45], as illustrated in Figure 26. In this way, genuine HPV-related dysplasia was distinguished from reactive (benign) atypia of the parabasal keratinocytes secondary to senile atrophy. Heating pretreatment is an essential step for immunolocalizing p16-INK4a that is a tumor suppressor gene product for modulating the cell cycle. Carcinogenic HPV infection inactivates retinoblastoma (RB) gene leading to the overexpression of p16-INK4a. In other words, the p16-INK4a is a marker of HPV-infected cells in the uterine cervix [54].
Moderate dysplasia of uterine cervix after menopause (left: Papanicolaou, right: Immunostaining for p16-INK4a). Dysplastic change and reactive atypia secondary to senile colpitis should be distinguished. The expression of p16-INK4a confirmed the precancerous state of the cervix in this postmenopausal female patient. After the cell transfer onto the silane-coated glass slide, p16-INK4a was immunostained by employing heat-induced antigen retrieval.
It should be noted that the cell transfer technique is applicable to paraffin sections, as well as Papanicolaou-stained cytology specimens in the gynecologic and respiratory fields, but Giemsa-stained cytology preparations employing dry fixation and cytology specimens of liquid form smeared on silane-coated glass slides are not suitable for the cell transfer technique.
The cell transfer technique can be applied to the transfer of the cohesive cells cultured on the plastic slide (Nunc Lab-Tek® chamber) to the silane-coated glass slide. Xylene is not applicable to the plastic slide and the cover slip cannot be placed on the plastic slide. The broken glass slides can be repaired by employing the cell transfer technique (Figure 27) [55].
Repair of a broken glass slide employing the cell transfer technique. a: The glass slide was broken, b: The broken slide is supported by another glass slide underneath adhered with epoxy glue, c: Cover slip is removed in warm xylene, d: Mounting medium (resin) is covered on the glass slide, e: Solidified resin film is peeled off after dipping in warm water, f: The resin film is pasted onto a new glass slide. After enough drying, the resin is removed in xylene and then a cover slip is set.
The ethanol-fixed cytology specimens can be applied to electron microscopic and immunoelectron microscopic study. Fine structures of viral particles and chlamydial bodies are preserved even after ethanol fixation. Figure 28 demonstrates immunoelectron microscopic observation of chlamydial antigen in a uterine cervical columnar cell. In the nebular inclusion body in the ethanol-fixed cell, both elementary bodies and reticulate bodies of the chlamydial microbe are clearly observed. The plasma membrane of the particles is positively labeled with the monoclonal antibody [56]. Figure 29 schematically illustrates the cell cycle of C. trachomatis in the infected cell. Smaller-sized elementary bodies represent the infectious particles, while larger-sized reticulate bodies belong to the proliferative form. ISH technique can also be applied to cytology preparations [57].
Immunoelectron microscopic study for chlamydial antigen using an ethanol-fixed cervical smear. a: Papanicolaou, b: Immunostaining for Chlamydia trachomatis antigen, c&d: Immunoelectron microscopy using the pre-embedding method, c: Low power, d: High power, E: Elementary body, R: Reticulate body, bars = 1 μm (c) and 0.2 μm (d). The chlamydial antigen is localized on the particle membrane. Reticulate bodies are larger than elementary bodies. Fine morphology is fairly well preserved even after ethanol fixation.
Schematic presentation of the growth cycle of Chlamydia trachomatis. Smaller-sized elementary bodies (red) infect the cell, and larger-sized reticulate bodies (green) proliferate to form intracytoplasmic nevular inclusions. Intermediate bodies (yellow) indicate a transitional form between the reticulate ad elementary bodies. N = nucleus.
Pathogens are often localized in a limited part in the specimen. It is practical and convenient for us to focus target on the infected cell for (immuno)electron microscopic study. At first, immunostaining with diaminobenzidine color reaction should be performed at the light microscopic level. After taking photomicrographs, the cover slip is removed, the specimen is re-fixed in 1% osmium tetroxide solution, and the cells are targeted for epoxy resin (Epon) block preparation by employing the inverted beam capsule method. Ethanol fixation accelerates penetration of antibody molecules into the cell, so that routine method for the light microscopy gives us an excellent result also at the ultrastructural level. Fine morphology of particulated microbes is well preserved even after ethanol fixation.
The cytology specimen can be analyzed with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis by employing the cell transfer technique. The solidified resin film prepared from a Papanicolaou-stained smear should be cut by scissors. Parts of the specimen are kept as Papanicolaou-stained slides, while DNA or RNA can be extracted from the other parts after xylene treatment [45].
Figure 30 illustrates Entamoeba gingivalis colonization in inflamed exudate seen around an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). Microscopically, amebic trophozoites are scattered around actinomycotic grains [58]. The patient aged in her 50’s complained of white-colored fluor genitalis. After removal of the IUD, cytological specimens were sampled from the surface of the device. The postmenopausal lady totally forgot the artificial material inserted in her uterus. In order to confirm the diagnosis, PCR analysis was performed by utilizing the cell transfer technique. The DNA sequence of E. gingivalis was identified from the 221 based band on the gel. It was evident that oral sex had caused the infection of anaerobic residents of the oral cavity (both Actinomyces and E. gingivalis) [59] around the artificial material. The growth of Actinomyces, an obligate anaerobic microbe, allowed the survival of E. gingivalis, an obligate anaerobic protozoan, in the uterine cavity.
Entamoeba gingivalis colonized around an intrauterine contraceptive device, analyzed by PCR employing the cell transfer technique. Left: Papanicolaou, right: Electrophoresis banding of the amplified product. Amoeba-like cells phagocytizing neutrophils (red arrows) are seen around the actinomycotic grain (asterisk). The centrally located nucleus with a prominent karyosome is seen (green arrow). DNA was extracted from cell-transferred pieces. PCR was run for 35 cycles. DNA sequence of E. gingivalis was proven from the 221 base-paired band (yellow arrow). Sense primer: 5′-tcagataccgtcgtagtcct-3′, antisense primer: 5′-cctggtgtgcccttccgt-3′.
The cytology service has a significant role in the detection and presumptive identification of microorganisms [60]. Generally speaking, the cytodiagnosis of bacterial infection can be reached more easily for extracellular pathogens than for intracellular pathogens. It should also be noted that bacteria are more steadily observed in Giemsa-stained preparations than in Papanicolaou-stained preparations. For immunocytochemical confirmation, the techniques mentioned above (the usage of cell block and re-staining or cell transfer technique) are valuable. Representative examples of the cytodiagnosis of bacterial infection are described below.
Large-sized Gram-positive rods, Lactobacillus or so-called Döderlein bacilli, are the normal flora (indigenous microbiota) of the vagina and maintain the local acidity at pH 3.8–4.5 by producing lactic acid. Their length ranges from 2 to 9 μm, with the width of 0.5 to 0.8 μm. The lactic flora produces hydrogen peroxide and antimicrobial peptides (bacteriocins) to inhibit growth of other microbes [61]. The number of the non-mobile bacilli is increased around the period of ovulation through the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle. Döderlein bacilli are seen in healthy mature (premenopausal) women, but after menopause without hormonal activity, they are no longer observed in the cytology preparation. In Papanicolaou-stained preparations, they look like homogeneously basophilic large rods without spore formation. The background generally shows paucity of inflammation, but they are occasionally phagocytized by neutrophils [62].
In case of bacterial vaginosis (vaginitis), abnormal bacteria grow and Döderlein bacilli are markedly decreased or totally disappear [63, 64]. Representative example is Gardnerella vaginitis caused by infection of Gardnerella vaginalis, a small (1 to 1.5 μm-sized) Gram-negative non-mobile coccobacillus. The small bacteria, G. vaginalis, often cluster on the squamous cells of the superficial type to form so-called “clue cells”. Gardnerella infection is often evident in a proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle. The infection is commonly associated with neutrophilic reaction, but poor neutrophilic response may be seen in some cases, hence the term “bacterial vaginosis”, instead of bacterial vaginitis.
Another microbe causing bacterial vaginosis is Mobiluncus, spp., a V-shaped or crescentic, mobile, obligate anaerobic bacillus with unstable Gram reactivity. The size is intermediate between Döderlein bacillus and G. vaginalis. Atopobium (Fannyhessea) vaginae, a small-sized (less than 1 μm), obligate anaerobic Gram-positive elliptical coccobacillus often forming a short chain (somewhat resembling streptococcus), is a recently reported member causing bacterial vaginosis [65]. The growth of filamentous long-shaped bacillus, Leptothrix, may be associated with bacterial vaginosis. After menopause, these bacteria may often be replaced by enterobacteriae such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Pseudomonas aeruginosa may colonize the vaginal mucosa, accompanying biofilm formation (refer to Figure 37). All these microbes provoke neutrophilic exudation.
Figure 31 displays representative cytomorphology of vaginal bacteria in Papanicolaou-stained preparations.
Döderlein bacillus (Lactobacillus) and microbes causing bacterial vaginosis (cervical smears, Papanicolaou). a: Döderlein bacillus, b: Gardnerella vaginalis, c: Mobiluncus, d: Atopobium vaginae, e: Leptothrix, f: Klebsiella pneumoniae. Döderlein bacilli, a normal vaginal resident, is large-sized and occasionally phagocytized by neutrophils (arrowhead). G. vaginalis is small-sized and often clustered on the superficial keratinocytes to form “clue cells”. Mobiluncus is intermediate-sized and V- or crescent-shaped. A. vaginae appears as chained coccoid microbes, resembling Streptococcus (arrow). Leptothrix is non-pathogenic filamentous bacteria. K. pneumoniae Is a capsule-forming, large-sized bacillus mainly seen on the postmenopausal vaginal mucosa.
Chlamydiosis is a representative and common STD. Symptomatic non-gonococcal urethritis is seen in male patients, while symptoms are mild in females. Columnar epithelial cells infected with Chlamydia trachomatis contain round-shaped cytoplasmic inclusion bodies named as nevular inclusion bodies [66]. The life cycle of Chlamydia is shown in Figure 29. Immunocytochemistry using the re-staining method or cell transfer technique is quite effective for making a diagnosis of chlamydiosis (refer to Figures 22 and 28). In most cases of chlamydiosis, bacterial vaginosis is associated, so that a variable number of neutrophils are seen in the background. Chlamydial infection commonly causes lymphoid follicle formation in the mucosa: Lymphocytic background may be seen in the cervical smear preparation, as C. trachomatis-associated follicular cervicitis [67].
Chlamydial inclusions are also seen in cytology specimens scraped from male urethra. C. trachomatis causes epididymitis and salpingitis. Extragenital chlamydiosis should be of notice [68]. Chlamydial pharyngitis and proctitis are mediated by oral sex and anal sex, respectively. Acute chlamydial conjunctivitis occurs in sexually active young men, and the cytoplasmic inclusions are demonstrated by quick Giemsa (Diff-Quik) staining. Representative features are shown in Figure 32.
Chlamydial infection (left: Immunostaining for chlamydial antigen in scraped male urethra with methylgreen counterstain, right: Giemsa-stained scraping cytology of conjunctiva). Numbers of urethral and conjunctival epithelial cells possess chlamydial cytoplasmic inclusion bodies. Note extragenital infection of C. trachomatis on the eye (arrows).
Gonorrhea is a classic example of STD. Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a Gram-negative paired coccus (diplococcus), causes acute urethritis in male, and it shows high affinity to urethral epithelial cells [69]. Figure 33 demonstrates urine cytology from a 28 year-old single Japanese male patient. It should be of note that paired cocci are specifically attached onto the large-sized squamous cells of urethral origin. Typically, diplococci are phagocytized by neutrophils. Cytological diagnosis of gonorrhea can be made immediately.
Gonococcal infection (a: Urethral discharge, Giemsa, b&c: Urine cytology, Papanicolaou [b] and Giemsa [c]). Paired cocci are phagocytized by a neutrophil in pyogenic urethral discharge (a). Neisseria gonorrhoeae reveals specific affinity to urethral squamous epithelial cells (b&c). The background urothelial cells of urinary bladder origin are devoid of colonization. By courtesy of Mr. Tomohiro Watanabe, Chuken Kumamoto, Japan.
Acute cystitis is common in women, most often caused by Escherichia coli infection. Pyruria is an important sign of bacterial cystitis. In case of acute cystitis in aged men, the association of prostatic gland hyperplasia causing urethral stenosis should be considered. Urinary bladder cancer may often associate bacterial growth in the urine. Rods mostly represent E. coli, while chained cocci usually belong to Enterococci (Figure 34). Refer also to Figure 11b, where cocci (Enterococcus faecalis) are actively phagocytized by neutrophils in urine. Particularly when neutrophilic reaction is evident, the diagnosis of bacterial cystitis should be added to that of urothelial carcinoma.
Bacterial acute cystitis (a: Gross appearance of pyuria, b: Rods, Giemsa, c&d: Chained cocci with urothelial cancer cells, Papanicolaou [c] and Giemsa [d]). White-colored urine sediment (consisting of neutrophils) is formed at the bottom of the test tube. Rods causing cystitis commonly belong to Escherichia coli (a&b). Enterococcus faecalis or E. faecium also causes acute cystitis (c&d). It is of note that urinary bladder cancer often accompanies secondary bacterial cystitis.
Similarly, bile cytology specimens may reveal bacillary growth around adenocarcinoma cells. The possibility of ascending purulent cholangitis due to malignant bile duct obstruction should be excluded. It may indicate an emergency state requiring prompt antibiotics therapy. Therefore, the cytodiagnosis must be adenocarcinoma plus bacillary colonization. Giemsa staining is superior to Papanicolaou staining for identifying infection of the extracellular bacteria.
When you find bacilli in specimens of ascites or pleural effusion, you should check how the specimen was kept until the centrifugation procedure to get the sediment [70]. If the specimen was kept overnight at room temperature, bacterial grew after the specimen sampling. Neutrophilic response is absent. In the urine sample left for a prolonged time, urease activity of the bacteria, yielding ammonium irons, provokes urine alkalization that leads to deposition of ammonium-magnesium phosphate crystals and non-crystalline phosphate. Representative cytological features are shown in Figure 35. Compare them with the specimen of genuine bacterial pleuritis caused by Streptococcus milleri as shown in Figure 11c.
Bacterial growth in liquid cytology material (a: Rods growing with adenocarcinoma of the bile duct, bile cytology, Giemsa, b: Rods growing in ascitic fluid, Giemsa, c: Ammonium-magnesium phosphate crystals in alkaline urine induced by bacillary growth). In the bile, marked growth of rods is seen around adenocarcinoma cells (a). The possibility of secondary ascending infection of Enterobacteriae should be excluded. The growth of rods in the ascitic fluid may have occurred after specimen sampling (b). The specimen was kept overnight at room temperature, and neutrophils appear to be autolytic. Deposition of crystals occurs when the urine sample was left for a prolonged time (c). Bacterial urease activity accelerates alkalization of the urine.
Administration of wide-spectrum penicillin and cefem antibiotics may provoke considerable morphological changes of the Gram-negative Enterobacteriae in the bile and urine. These include filamentous deformation and spheroplastic change. The beta-lactam antibiotics bound to the penicillin-binding proteins on the bacterial cell membrane hamper the bacterial growth, leading to the shape changes [71, 72]. In the bile shown in Figure 36, Klebsiella pneumoniae accompanied marked elongation and spheroid change. Microbial culture of the bile was positive for K. pneumoniae. The morphologically altered bacteria somewhat resemble fungi. The filaments and spheroplasts are negative with Gram and Grocott stains. Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the urine may also show marked filamentous change. Because of the effect of antibiotics treatment, neutrophilic response may be suppressed.
Antibiotics-induced shape changes of Klebsiella pneumoniae in the bile: Formation of filaments and spheroplasts (a&b: Papanicolaou, c: Giemsa). The rounded form is called as spheroplast (arrows). Beta-lactam antibiotics bound to penicillin-binding protein on the bacterial cell membrane provokes shape changes of the gram-negative rods. Microbial culture confirmed infection of K. pneumoniae in this case. Distinction from fungal colonization is requested.
Under an immunocompromised condition, Enterobacteria such as E. coli and K. pneumoniae may proliferate within the cytoplasm of macrophages in the digestive and urinary organs to manifest xanthogranulomatous inflammation and malakoplakia, as mentioned above (Figure 17).
Pseudomonas aeruginosa of mucoid form commonly accompanies biofilm infection. Biofilm-forming bacteria stick to each other and also to the surface of material or injured mucosa. The adherent bacteria become embedded in a slimy (mucoid) extracellular matrix or secretory capsule. The biofilm protects the microbe from the attack by neutrophils, antibodies, complements and antibiotics: biofilm infection represents a state of resistance of the bacteria to antibiotics therapy [73, 74]. The biofilm-forming P. aeruginosa may thus cause persistent and intractable infection particularly in the airway. The neutrophilic host response is thus often minor in degree. Representative examples of biofilm infection are displayed in Figure 37. Refer also to Figure 44f. Gallbladder adenocarcinoma was cytologically associated with biofilm infection of rods, P. aeruginosa, embedded in mucoid matrix. In the vagina of the aged after hysterectomy, infection of P. aeruginosa of mucoid-type is proven cytologically.
Biofilm infection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Papanicolaou, left: Bile, right: Vaginal smear in the aged). Mucoid-type colonies (arrows) are formed in both the bile and vagina. Adenocarcinoma was found in the left case, while a history of hysterectomy was recorded in the right case aged in her 70’s. The rods are embedded in thick capsule. Microbial culture identified P. aeruginosa in both cases. The biofilm infection is resistant to chemotherapy.
Biofilm may also be formed by capsule-forming bacteria such as streptococci, staphylococci and enterococci.
We pathologists commonly encounter pneumonia in autopsy cases. Nosocomial (hospital-acquired) pneumonia is often caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or Enterobacteriae, while community-acquired pneumonia may result from infection of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis, etc. In case of lethal lobar pneumonia, candidate causative microbes include S. pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila [75].
Giemsa-stained scraping or touch smear cytology sampled from the pneumonia lesion is practical in determining the causative microorganism during autopsy services. It is important for pathologists to avoid biohazard. S. pneumoniae is transmissible by droplet transmission, while L. pneumophila does not show human-to-human transmission. Giménez staining is also useful for demonstrating the microbe. Figure 38 illustrates scraping cytology sampled from lethal lobar pneumonia in the aged patient. See also Figure 14a. Rods were phagocytized by macrophages, so that the causative microbe was identified as L. pneumophila, an intracellular microorganism. It is of note that the main cellular reactants against L. pneumophila are macrophages. Because of the paucity of lymphocytic response, granulomas are not formed. The importance of L. pneumophila as a cause of community-acquired lobar pneumonia of the aged should be emphasized [76].
Lobar pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila (touch smear preparation of the autopsied lung, Giemsa, inset: Giménez). Rods are phagocytized by macrophages and neutrophils, indicating L. pneumophila-induced lobar pneumonia. Giménez stain is a simple method for visualizing the pathogen in red. Confirmation of the causative pathogen during autopsy assists at avoiding biohazard. L. pneumophila does not show human-to-human transmission, while Streptococcus pneumoniae, another causative candidate of lobar pneumonia, may infect the human by droplet transmission.
Nocardiosis is usually encountered in immunocompromised patients [77, 78]. Nocardia asteroides, a Gram-positive filamentous and aerobic bacterium, can be demonstrated in bronchial brushing cytology specimens. A young male suffering from ulcerative colitis under steroid treatment complained of fever, coughing and phlegm. Cavitation was radiologically identified in his left upper lobe of the lung, and mycotic infection was clinically suspected. A quick-witted cytotechnologist performed Grocott staining in the cytology preparation. Grocott-stained filamentous bacteria were identified in the background of neutrophilic response, and the diagnosis of nocardiosis was made. The filamentous bacteria were not easily recognized in Papanicolaou-stained preparation, because they do not form aggregated grains. They were additionally positive with Gram and Ziehl-Neelsen’s stains. Gram positivity and weak acid-fastness characterize Nocardia. Figure 39 illustrates cytopathologic appearance of lung nocardiosis. Microbial culture identified N. asteroides, and administration of sulfonamides was clinically quite effective.
Nocardiosis of lung (bronchial brushing cytology, left: Grocott, right: Gram, inset: Ziehl-Neelsen). In a young male patient with steroid treatment against ulcerative colitis, lung abscess was noticed. In the bronchial brushing cytology, clusters of filamentous bacteria are observed with Grocott and gram stains. Neutrophilic reaction against the pathogen is evident. The filaments are weakly acid-fast. It is often difficult to identify the filaments under Papanicolaou staining. Nocardia asteroids was identified by microbial culture.
Actinomycosis, infection of Actinomyces israelii, happens in immunocompetent individuals [79, 80], in sharp contrast to nocardiosis. Formation of sulfur granules, reaching 1–2 mm in size, is characteristic of actinomycosis (Figure 40). Refer also to Figure 11d. The sulfur granule is a dense cluster of obligately anaerobic filamentous bacteria embedded in the homogeneous, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)-reactive matrix called Splendore-Hoeppli material. The filaments are visualized with Gram, PAS and Grocott stains. Active neutrophilic response against the grains can be observed. In the lung, the sulfur granules are commonly seen within the destroyed airway, and inflammatory pseudotumor may be formed as a result of severe inflammatory fibrosis. Actinomycosis is also encountered in the oral cavity, liver and pelvic organs, including the endometrium (see also Figure 30). Actinomycotic grains are often seen in the pit of the enlarged pharyngeal tonsil as a non-pathogenic resident microbe.
Actinomycosis of the endometrium (scraping cytology, Papanicolaou, left: Low-power, right: High-power). Formation of sulfur granules is characteristic of Actinomyces israelii infection. The granule is surrounded by neutrophils, and it consists of filamentous bacteria embedded in the hyaline matrix called Splendore-Hoeppli material. In contrast to nocardiosis, the diagnosis of actinomycosis can be reached with Papanicolaou staining. Endometrial actinomycosis may be provoked by the insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device.
When epithelioid cell granuloma is seen in bronchial scraping cytology, the possibility of lung tuberculosis should be considered (Figure 41). See also Figure 12. Often times, necrotic background is associated [81, 82]. Infrequently, tuberculous pleuritis may induce eosinophilic exudation (Figure 18b).
Pulmonary tuberculosis (bronchial brushing cytology, Papanicolaou, left: Low-power, right: High-power). Clusters of epithelioid cells represent a granulomatous reaction. The association of necrotic background (left) strongly suggests mycobacterial infection. It is difficult to distinguish tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection) from non-tuberculous mycobacteriosis. Not only correct cytological diagnosis but also prompt warning against intrahospital biohazard are requested. Note also that non-tuberculous mycobacteria accompany no biohazard.
It is an important mission of the cytopathologist to have the hospital staff noticed for the biohazard [83]. Under an immunosuppressed condition, numerous acid-fast bacilli are phagocytized by macrophages, and Giemsa staining discloses negatively stained long rods in their cytoplasm [84] (Figure 42). The outer membrane of the cell wall of mycobacteria contains large amounts of glycolipids, especially mycolic acids [85]. This unique cell wall structure not only gives acid-fastness but also inhibits the penetration of dyes in the Giemsa solution. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a representative acid-fast bacillus, shows airborne transmission. Bronchial sampling is performed in the isolated room equipped for bronchofiberscopy, so that check-ups for the close contact persons are requested. Cytology laboratory may be contaminated with the transmissible dryness-resistant pathogen inside the droplet nucleus. The bacterial morphology is indistinguishable between tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteriosis [82]. The distinction of the two is important since non-tuberculous mycobacteria do not show human-to-human transmission. Identification of M. tuberculosis by polymerase chain reaction, as well as the interferon gamma-releasing assay (QuantiFeron or T-Spot) [86] using the blood of the patient and close contact persons, are essentially important to avoid occupation-related infection. In case of tuberculosis, not only correct cytodiagnosis but also prompt warning against intrahospital biohazard are thus strongly requested.
Negative staining of mycobacteria phagocytized by macrophages (bronchial brushing cytology, left: Papanicolaou, right: Giemsa). Epithelioid granuloma is seen in Papanicolaou-stained preparation. Giemsa stain is useful to identify acid-fast bacilli, since the mycobacteria are resistant to be stained. Therefore, unstained bacillary images are clearly discernible in the cytoplasm of macrophages. No bacilli are visible in the pap smear. In this case, Mycobacterium avium (a representative non-tuberculous mycobacterium) was cultured. By courtesy of Mr. Tomohiro Watanabe, Chuken Kumamoto, Japan.
When epithelioid granuloma and neutrophilic reaction are seen in the same specimen, the possibility of suppurative granuloma should be suspected. The typical example is cat scratch disease (bartonellosis) (Figure 16) caused by Bartonella henselae infection [87]. This tick-associated infection is commonly seen in the cervical or axillary lymph node and infrequently involving the spleen.
Some bacteria may be observed in the peripheral blood (Figure 43). Spiral microbes of Borrelia recurrentis are seen in the peripheral blood in an early stage of relapsing fever. The febrile disease is endemic in the African continent [88]. In case of bacterial septicemia, bacteria phagocytized by phagocytes (neutrophils and monocytes) are occasionally identified in peripheral blood preparations. In Capnocytophaga canimorsus septicemia caused by dog bite, a few bacilli are phagocytized by neutrophils [89]. Streptococcus suis, an important pathogen of pigs, may cause meningitis and lethal septicemia in the human who farms pigs or handles pork. The disease is endemic in southeastern Asia [90]. In situ hybridization (ISH) study of the buffy coat of the peripheral blood in septicemia infected with Escherichia coli/Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus or Pseudomonas aeruginosa exhibits bacterial DNA signals in the cytoplasm of neutrophils, even after chemotherapy [91].
Bacteria seen in the blood (Giemsa, a: Relapsing fever, b: Capnocytophaga canimorsus septicemia, c: Streptococcus suis septicemia). Close observation of Giemsa-stained peripheral blood preparations occasionally identifies pathogens. In an early stage of relapsing fever, spiral pathogens, Borrelia recurrentis, appear in the blood. Fulminant and lethal septicemia of zoonotic origin is rare. Arrowheads indicate rods phagocytized by neutrophils in a case of dog bite-induced C. canimorsus infection. Diplococci are seen on a red cell (arrow) in case of S. suis septicemia seen in a pig breeder.
Gram staining is cheap and quick technique to identify pathogens on smear preparations of the sputum, exudates, liquid materials and effusions. The importance of Gram staining in the diagnosis of pneumonia should be emphasized [92, 93]. It takes minutes to get results.
Typical microscopic appearance of Gram-stained sputum preparations is illustrated in Figure 44. These include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Gram positivity and the shape (cocci or bacilli), as well as the size, capsule formation and the pattern of appearance (paired, clustered or chained), provide us with valuable information for the microbes. The presentation of bacteria phagocytized by phagocytic cells (mainly neutrophils and occasionally macrophages) or those surrounded by neutrophils strongly suggests the etiologic (pathogenic) agent of pneumonia. Whether pneumonia is community-acquired or hospital-acquired is also quite important for determining the causative bacteria. The bacteria on and around squamous epithelia are regarded as the normal flora residing in the oral cavity. It is needed for us to evaluate the number of squamous epithelia and neutrophils in the specimens.
Pathogens causing pneumonia in the sputum (Gram, a: Streptococcus pneumoniae, b: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), c: Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis, d: Haemophilus influenzae, e: Klebsiella pneumoniae, f: Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Gram-stained preparations give us prompt identification of pathogens causing pneumonia. Cocci are seen in a-c, and rods in d-f. Gram stain is positive in a&b, but negative in c-f. the bacteria are phagocytized by neutrophils in b&c, while the capsule-forming pathogens are escaped from phagocytosis in a, d-f. mucoid form is observed in f. the rods in e&f are much larger than those in d.
Invasive fungal infection is treatment-resistant and often lethal [94]. Fungi are commonly visualized with PAS reaction and Grocott (methenamine silver) staining. Gram staining may be positive. Fungi infectious to the human being are divided into two forms: yeast and hypha-forming types. Hypha-forming fungi belong to extracellular pathogens, and provoke neutrophilic reaction. Yeasts, round in shape and not forming hyphae, infect intracellularly and protected by cellular immunity provoking granulomatous cellular reaction. Candida accompanying both yeast and hypha-forming (myceliform) morphology is placed in an intermediate form [95].
Superficial candidosis (moniliasis) represents the most common mycosis. Candida albicans, the major species of Candida, is characterized by dimorphic appearance: ovoid yeast cells (germ spores) and filamentous pseudohyphae. C. albicans is a normal indigenous flora of the oral cavity, intestinal lumen and skin, residing as a form of yeasts.
Candida vaginitis is the most frequently encountered candidosis in cytology specimens [96]. Hypha-forming colonies are surrounded by neutrophils, and Döderlein bacilli, the normal flora, are no longer observed. Yeast form fungi are also intermingled (Figure 45). Refer also to Figure 11e. Vaginal candidosis is often associated with pregnancy, diabetes mellitus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and it is also experienced as a form of STD.
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic Candida in cervical smear preparations (Papanicolaou, left: Candida vaginitis, right: Candida (Torulopsis) glabrata as normal vaginal flora). Pathogenic Candida albicans forms pseudohyphae in the vagina and provokes neutrophilic reaction, causing candida vaginitis. C. glabrata forms paired and orange-colored yeasts without forming hyphae (arrows). The preservation of Döderlein bacilli (arrowheads) in the background is the proof for the lack of pathogenicity.
Candida (Torulopsis) glabrata can be identified in the Papanicolaou-stained cervical smear preparation as a form of paired and orange-colored yeasts. No hyphae are formed, Döderlein bacilli are preserved, and neutrophilic reaction is mild [97]. C. glabrata thus represents a normal vaginal flora and must not be misinterpreted as candida vaginitis. The simple and thoughtless comments such as “Candida-positive” may mislead the clinician to inappropriate and unnecessary treatment against candida vaginitis.
Candida is often seen in sputum and urine cytology (Figure 46). The appearance of yeast-form Candida without hypha formation in the sputum may represents the increased non-pathogenic flora. In fact, the neutrophilic response is minor in degree. In the pathogenic state, Candida consistently forms pseudohyphae. It should be recognized that mucosal candidosis is common in the oral cavity and upper airway, but candida scarcely provokes pneumonia. In case of candida cystitis, the urine cytology reveals both yeasts and pseudohyphae in the inflammatory (neutrophil-rich) background [95]. Trichosporon cutaneum (beigelii), showing a microscopic resemblance with Candida albicans, may also cause mycotic cystitis [98]. Uneven PAS reactivity of T. cutaneum gives a hint for differentiation from C. albicans, but microbial culture is essential for confirming the causative fungus.
Candidosis and trichosporonosis (Papanicolaou, a: Yeast form Candida in sputum, b: Candidosis in sputum, c: Candida cystitis, d: Trichosporon cystitis, inset; PAS). Candida yeasts often stain yellowish with Papanicolaou staining. When only yeast form is observed in the sputum, we can judge the microbe as non-pathogenic (a). Since Candida pneumonia is rare, hypha-forming Candida growth may occur in the oral cavity or pharynx (b). In the urine, typical orange-colored microscopic features of Candida infection, accompanying both yeasts and pseudohyphae, are noted (c). Trichosporon cutaneum, microscopically resembling Candida, occasionally causes fungal cystitis (d). Uneven PAS reactivity is a feature of the Trichosporon species (inset).
Figure 47 demonstrates bronchial brushing cytology of pulmonary cryptococcal granuloma. Multinucleated giant cells of macrophage origin phagocytize small transparent rounded yeasts in the cytoplasm. Cryptococcus neoformans grows in the cytoplasm of macrophages to provoke a granulomatous cellular reaction. It should be noted that cryptococcal infection is accelerated by impaired cellular immunity, e.g. after steroid therapy and in AIDS [99].
Cryptococcosis (Papanicolaou [a,c&d], PAS [b], indian ink [inset], a&b: Sputum, c: Cerebrospinal fluid, d: Urine). In the sputum, multinucleated giant cells phagocytize numbers of translucent and PAS-positive small yeasts, representing cryptococcal granuloma of the lung. In the cerebrospinal fluid, only a few yeasts are seen (arrow). Indian ink method demonstrates an unstained yeast in the black background. In case of disseminated cryptococcosis, numerous yeasts are seen in the urine. Some are phagocytized by giant cells, but others are seen in a non-phagocytized free form.
C. neoformans may infect the meningeal space [100]. Indian ink method clearly demonstrates capsule-forming yeasts in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Usually, yeasts in the CSF are few in number (Figure 47c). In case of disseminated cryptococcosis seen in patients with suppressed cellular immunity, a large number of yeasts are observed, and they are often not phagocytized by macrophages. Urine cytology in disseminated cryptococcosis is displayed in Figure 47d.
Pneumocystis jirovecii-induced acute interstitial pneumonia is seen in patients with severe suppression of cellular immunity after administration of steroid or in AIDS [101, 102]. P. jirovecii (previously called as P. carinii) is now categorized in the fungus, but unculturable in vitro. Grocott staining is essential for making the diagnosis of pneumocystosis in bronchial/alveolar lavage specimens (Figure 48). Pneumocystis pneumonia often manifests dry cough without formation of phlegm. Grocott-positive small cysts are clearly observed. PAS reactivity is negative. Lymphocytic reaction may be seen in the cytology specimen. In heavily infected specimens in AIDS patients, pathogens (cysts) look like clustered hemolytic red cells in Papanicolaou-stained preparations. With Giemsa staining, the nuclei of smaller-sized ameboid trophozoites are stained purple. Response of small lymphocytes may be provoked, as illustrated in Figure 13d.
Pneumocystis pneumonia (bronchial lavage, a: Papanicolaou, b: Grocott, c: Giemsa). Under suppressed cellular immunity, Pneumocystis jirovecii appears in the airway as clustered translucent cysts in the pap smear, somewhat resembling hemolytic red cells (a). Lymphocytes and macrophages surround the pathogens. The cysts are clearly detected with Grocott stain (b). The cyst wall and dot-like structure within the cyst are stained black. Giemsa stains nuclei of small-sized trophozoites in purple (c).
Aspergillus is a representative example of hypha-forming (myceliform) filamentous fungi, growing extracellularly [103]. Basophilic hyphae, typically accompanying Y-shaped bifurcation and septum formation, are arranged in the same direction (Figure 49). Non-viable hyphae show less basophilia. Neutrophils accumulate around the hyphae. The most common species is Aspergillus fumigatus. A. flavus occasionally secretes orange/red-colored pigment [104]. Melanin pigment is seen in A. niger that also produces calcium oxalate crystals [105].
Aspergillosis (a-c: Papanicolaou, sputum, d: Grocott, bronchial lavage). Basophilic branching hyphae are clustered in the sputum (a&b). Neutrophilic reaction is evident in b. calcium oxalate crystals (arrow) are closely associated with hyphae of Aspergillus niger (by courtesy of Mr. Tomohiro Watanabe, Chuken Kumamoto, Japan). In the bronchial lavage specimen, Grocott-positive conidia (conidiospores) released from the conidial head formed in the cavity are seen. They resemble cryptococcal yeasts, but they are not phagocytized by macrophages.
In aspergilloma containing a fungus ball within the cavitated bronchus, conidial heads, globoid, radiate or broom-shaped, are formed in the aerobic (air-filled) cavity, and Grocott-positive conidia (conidiospores) may be seen in the bronchial lavage specimens. It should be noted that the round-shaped conidia closely resemble Cryptococcus neoformans. An important point of distinction is that the conidia floating in the air are not phagocytized by macrophages.
Aspergillus infrequently provokes an allergic reaction with eosinophilic granuloma formation. The status is called as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. A number of eosinophils and eosinophilic Charcot-Leiden crystals appear in the sputum, in association with a few injured fungal hyphae (see Figure 18c and d).
Mucormycosis (zygomycosis) is the infection by Zygomycetes, including Mucor ramosissimus, Rhizomucor pusillus, Rhizopus oryzae, etc. Zygomycetes is an opportunistic microbe mainly affecting premature babies and patients with neutropenia or severe diabetes mellitus. When compared with Aspergillus, the hyphae are less basophilic and thick and lack septum formation. The lamified angle of the hypha tends to be wide. The infection provokes neutrophilic responses. The main sites of involvement include the paranasal cavity and lung. Calcium oxalate crystal deposition and yellow pigment secretion may be associated with mucormycosis [106]. Lethal systemic dissemination may occur in neutropenic patients and in premature neonates [107]. Figure 50 illustrates scraping cytology of the invasive brain lesion seen in a young boy. Thick branching hyphae without septum formation are noted.
Mucormycosis (invasive brain lesion, touch smear [a: Giemsa, b: PAS], angioinvasive histology [c: H&E, d: Immunostaining with a monoclonal antibody WSSA-RA-1]). The brain lesion of invasive mucormycosis is seen in a young boy. Thick branching hyphae without septum formation are noted. The brain biopsy specimen reveals vascular invasion of faintly basophilic hyphae that are clearly immunoreactive for Zygomycetes antigen.
Intranuclear clusters of viral particles are recognized as intranuclear inclusion bodies. Intranuclear inclusion bodies characterize DNA virus infection, while most of the RNA viruses do not form inclusion bodies. Exceptionally, measles virus, an RNA virus, forms intranuclear inclusions. Some DNA viruses may cause cytoplasmic viral inclusions: hepatitis B virus to form ground-glassed hepatocytes and molluscum contagiosum virus (a family of pox viruses) to form molluscum bodies in keratinocytes. There are two types of intranuclear inclusion bodies, smudge (homogeneous or full) type and Cowdry A (haloed) type [108]. The viral infection principally provokes lymphocytic host response, when the patient is immunocompetent (see Figure 13b).
Representative examples of intranuclear viral inclusion bodies seen in cytology specimens are shown in Figure 51.
Viral infections (Papanicolaou [a,c&d], Giemsa [b], a: Cervical smear, b: Conjunctival scraping, c: Corneal scraping, d: Touch smear from the nipple). Koilocytosis (perinuclear haloe formation) in the cervical superficial keratinocytes characterizes human papillomavirus infection (a). In condyloma acuminatum (a benign mucosal wart) caused by HPV 6/11, nuclear atypia is mild in degree. Intranuclear inclusions are seen in adenovirus infection in highly contagious epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (b) and in herpes simplex virus infection (c&d). Smudge (full)-type inclusion bodies (red arrow) are seen in b&d, while Cowdry type A inclusion bodies are noted in c (yellow arrows). Multinucleation of the infected keratinocytes is seen in d.
Human papillomavirus (HPV), a wart-forming DNA virus, provokes skin and mucosal lesions. Intranuclear inclusions are seen in the skin lesion (wart), but not observed in the mucosal lesions (refer to Figures 25 and 26). Both types associate koilocytosis, namely perinuclear haloe formation in the superficial keratinocytes. In gynecologic cytology specimens, koilocytosis is seen in condyloma acuminatum (a benign mucosal wart of STD type) and dysplastic (precancerous) cervical lesions. Cervical squamous cancer cells lack both intranuclear inclusions and koilocytosis [109].
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye disease caused by infection of adenovirus, types 8, 19 or 37. Quick Giemsa-stained epithelial cells scraped from the conjunctiva reveal intranuclear inclusion bodies of smudge type [110].
Infection of herpes simplex virus (HSV; human herpesvirus-1 or -2) typically accompanies intranuclear inclusion bodies of both smudge and Cowdry A types [111]. Scraping cytological features of herpetic keratitis and HSV infection of the nipple are illustrated. See also Figure 21, where vulvar keratinocytes are infected by HSV as a form of STD. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, human herpesvirus 4) may cause neoplastic growth of lymphocytes and gastric epithelial cells, but intranuclear inclusions are not formed [112]. In case of chronic active EBV infection, the induction of large granular lymphocytes of NK cell lineage is characteristic, as demonstrated in Figure 20.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV; human herpesvirus-5) is a representative example of the opportunistic virus activated in case of impaired cellular immunity. CMV provokes enlargement of the infected cells with formation of large basophilic (owl-eyed) intranuclear inclusion bodies. Granular intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies are also noted [113]. Hemorrhagic varicella (lethal infection of varicella-zoster virus[VZV; human herpesvirus-3) occurred in a child case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia after bone marrow transplantation. The cytology specimen aspirated from a hemorrhagic vesicle shows intranuclear inclusion bodies [114].
BK virus-infected cells in the urine sediment are called “decoy cells”, somewhat resembling urothelial cancer cells. Intranuclear inclusion bodies of smudge type are observed in the infected urothelial cells under suppressed cellular immunity. BK virus antigen or SV40 antigen can be demonstrated in the nuclei. Electron microscopy identified numerous round and small-sized viral particles in the nuclei [115].
Representative cytological features of opportunistic viral infection are displayed in Figure 52. The cellular (lymphocytic) response is scarcely seen in these immunocompromised cases.
Opportunistic viral infections (Papanicolaou [a&c], H&E [b], immunostaining for SV40 antigen [inset], a: Bronchial lavage, b: Aspiration from hemorrhagic vesicle, c: Urine cytology). In cytomegalovirus infection in AIDS, large basophilic intranuclear inclusion of Cowdry type a are diagnostic. Cytoplasmic granular inclusion bodies are also noted (a). In hemorrhagic varicella seen in a leukemic boy after bone marrow transplantation, intranuclear inclusion bodies of smudge type are seen in acantholytic keratinocytes in the aspirated vesicle fluid (b). BK virus infection provokes intranuclear inclusions of smudge type in urothelial cells, forming so-called “decoy cells” (c). Polyomavirus-specific SV40 antigen is proven in the nuclei (inset). The decoy cells showing nuclear enlargement should be distinguished from urothelial carcinoma.
Protozoa, unicellular microbes usually measuring 5–20 μm, may accompany pseudopodia, flagellae or cilia. Most protozoa infect not only human but also animals, categorized in zoonotic infection [116]. Some protozoa such as Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis lack mitochondria [117].
Representative features are demonstrated in Figure 53.
Protozoan infections (Papanicolaou [a&c], Giemsa [b&d], a: Cervical smear, b: Bile, c: Corneal scraping, d: Touch smear of skin biopsy). Green-colored Trichomonas vaginalis (arrows) commonly attaches to the superficial (orange-colored) keratinocytes (a). Bacterial vaginosis is associated. Flagellated binucleated trophozoites of Giardia lamblia are seen in the bile (b). Bacteria are co-infected. An acanthamebic cyst with thick wrinkled wall formation is seen in the painful cornea (c). Acanthamebic keratitis is caused by inappropriate usage of contact lens. Round-shaped protozoa phagocytized by macrophages represent amastigotes of Leishmania tropica (d). Small kinetoplasts are seen just adjacent to the centrally located nuclei.
The most common protozoan experienced in routine cytology services is Trichomonas vaginalis in cervical smear preparations. This STD pathogen is seen adjacent to glycogen-rich superficial keratinocytes. Döderlein bacilli are no longer observed in the background. Neutrophils are often clustered to form so-called cannon (pus) balls [118]. T. vaginalis is a non-invasive protozoan and grows extracellularly, so that neutrophilic response is induced (Figure 11f). Cannon ball formation (clustering of neutrophils as cannon balls) is a microscopic hallmark of trichomoniasis.
Giardia lamblia commonly colonizes the duodenal and gallbladder mucosae. Bile cytology preparations may contain flagellated, symmetrical pear-shaped protozoan cells, characteristically having paired nuclei [119]. G. lamblia, non-invasive protozoan, commonly induces lymphoid follicle formation with marked increase intraepithelial lymphocytes in the duodenal mucosa [120], as displayed in Figure 9. Cellular reaction in the bile is usually poor, but lymphocytic background may be associated. Regarding the enteric co-infection of G. lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica in a AIDS case, refer to Figure 55. Acanthamoeba is a free-living protozoan widely seen in environmental water. When one wears contaminated contact lenses, painful keratitis may happen. Scraping cytology from the turbid and eroded cornea identified cysts and trophozoites of Acanthamoeba, spp. [121]. Touch smear preparation or fine needle aspiration sampled from a biopsied skin tissue of cutaneous leishmaniasis demonstrates amastigotes of Leishmania tropica growing in the cytoplasm of macrophages [122]. Both round basophilic nuclei and small-sized kinetoplasts are observed in the non-flagellated protozoan cells. Indistinguishable cytological features are seen in visceral (systemic) leishmaniasis (kala azar), as shown in Figure 14b.
Blood smear preparations may contain protozoa. Malaria, Babesia and Trypanosoma should be of notice (Figure 54). Regarding the methods for detecting blood parasites (protozoa and nematode larvae), refer to review articles [123, 124].
Protozoa seen in the blood (Giemsa, a: Malaria falciparum, b: Malaria vivax, c: Babesia microti, d: Trypanocoma cruzi, e: Trypanosoma gambiense). In falciparum malaria, two ring form parasites are often seen in a single red cell. More than half of red cells are infected (a). In tertian (vivax) malaria, the infected red cells are enlarged and contain Schüffner’s spots (b). Inset indicates an ameboid form. In babesiosis, ring form parasites resemble those of malaria. Tetrads imitating a maltese cross (arrow) are pathognomonic of Babesia (c). Trypanosomiasis is featured by the appearance of flagellated trypomastigotes in the peripheral blood. Tropomastigotes of T. cruzi, C-shaped and having a kinetoplast at the end (d), are smaller than twisted ones of T. gambiense (e).
Falciparum malaria and tertian malaria, mosquito-mediated febrile diseases, are caused by infection of Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax, respectively. In falciparum malaria, ring forms are seen in normal-sized red cells, and often times two or more ring forms infect one red cell. Black-colored malaria pigment is associated. Neither ameboid forms nor schizonts appear in the peripheral blood. The red cells infected by the ameboid form of P. falciparum strongly express cell adhesion molecules on the surface, so that they adhere to the capillary endothelial cells expressing CD36 and intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). This process of capillary obstruction is the direct cause of cerebral (malignant) malaria [125]. In tertian malaria, ring forms are fewer in number, and the ring forms are associated with cytoplasmic granules (Schüffner spots) in enlarged red cells. Ameboid forms and schizonts are scattered [126].
Infection of Babesia microti is mediated by tick bite. Babesiosis is mainly seen in animal blood, and human cases are rarely encountered, particularly after splenectomy. Ring forms are seen in red cells, and formation of cruciform bodies (tetrads), resembling a maltese cross, is pathognomonic [127].
Trypanosoma cruzi, mediated by Triatoma bite, is identified in the peripheral blood in an acute stage of infection. C-shaped trypomastigotes with a distinct kinetoplast at the end, 20 μm in length, are seen outside the red cells. The clinical course is benign. In chronic stage, T. cruzi infects the cardiomyocytes causing chronic heart failure by Chagas disease. In African sleeping disease, lethal meningoencephalitis occurs. The flagellated trypomastigotes of T. gambiense are larger (20–30 μm in length) than those of T. cruzi [128].
Opportunistic protozoan infection is commonly complicated by impaired cellular immunity (particularly in AIDS). These include amebic dysentery, giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis, toxoplasmosis and microsporidiosis. The inflammatory cellular response is poor in immunocompromised patients.
Trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica are identified in cytology preparations aspirated from amebic liver abscess. The environment allowing the growth of obligate anaerobic trophozoites lacking mitochondria results in karyorrhexis of neutrophils and loss of PAS reactivity in the background fluid due to advanced anoxia. Karyosomes (aggregated chromatins centrally located in the nucleus) are pathognomonic of protozoan cells. The plump cytoplasm of the trophozoite consists of thick perinuclear endoplasm and thin peripheral ectoplasm [129]. They often phagocytize red cells. A monoclonal antibody EHK153 detects the ameba in cell block preparations. No cyst form is discerned in the lesion. Rectal lavage from an AIDS patient complaining of severe diarrhea demonstrates opportunistic co-infection of G. lamblia and E. histolytica. Figure 55 illustrates cytological features of amebiasis.
Entamoeba histolytica infection (Papanicolaou [a&c], Giemsa [d], PAS for cell block preparation [b]). The aspirate from liver abscess contains trophozoites of E. histolytica. They are characterized by a karyosome, (a centrally located chromatin aggregate) unique in protozoan nuclei, and plump cytoplasm consisting of thick perinuclear endoplasm and thin peripheral ectoplasm (a). Trophozoites in the cell block preparation reveal PAS reactivity. Neutrophils are devoid of glycogen because of anaerobic environment (b). Rectal lavage from an AIDS patient complaining of severe diarrhea demonstrates opportunistic co-infection of E. histolytica and Giardia lamblia (c&d). Yellow arrows indicate trophozoites of G. lamblia, and its cyst form is shown by the yellow arrowhead. The large-sized trophozoite of E. histolytica (red arrows) phagocytizes neutrophils.
As reference, poorly pathogenic Entamoeba gingivalis, a normal and anaerobic resident in the oral cavity, may appear in the sputum (see Figure 62c), and neutrophils are typically phagocytized by the trophozoites [59]. E. gingivalis may colonize the endometrium around an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) in healthy women, and co-infection with Actinomyces israelii is needed, as illustrated in Figure 30.
Cysts of Cryptosporidium parvum in diarrheal discharge in an AIDS patient show acid-fastness, red-colored with Ziehl-Neelsen’s staining. The acid-fast cysts are small-sized, measuring 3–5 μm. Cryptosporidiosis in AIDS is lethal due to the lack of effective therapeutic drugs [130].
A patient with acute myeloid leukemia post bone marrow transplantation complained myalgia the leg. Fine needle aspiration was performed from the painful muscle. Clustered tachyzoites (pseudocysts) are seen in the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells. The diagnosis of Toxoplasma gondii-induced myositis was made [131].
Microsporidiosis caused by Encephalitozoon cuniculi is seen in ascites fluid of an immunosuppressed mouse. Giemsa staining clarifies the nuclei of small cysts clustered in the cytoplasm of macrophages. Microsporidiosis may be encountered in the intestine, striated muscle and brain as an opportunistic complication in AIDS patients [132]. Recent studies indicate that the genus microsporidium belongs to the specialized fungus, instead of the protozoan.
Representative microscopic appearance of the latter three infections is demonstrated in Figure 56.
Opportunistic protozoan infections (a: Ziehl-Neelsen, diarrheal feces in cryptosporidiosis, b: Papanicolaou, needle aspirate from toxoplasma myositis, c: Giemsa, microsporidiosis in ascites fluid of immunosuppressed mouse). Cryptosporidiosis provokes lethal watery diarrhea in AIDS patients. Small-sized (3–6 μm in siameter) cysts of Cryptosporidium parvum in the fecal excretion are acid-fast (a). A patient with acute myeloid leukemia post bone marrow transplantation complained of myalgia in his leg, and the painful muscle was fine needle-aspirated. Tachyzoites of Toxoplasma gondii are clustered in the cytoplasm of the striated muscle cell (b). Encephalitozoon cuniculi infects a macrophage in ascites fluid of an immunosuppressed mouse (c). Tiny microsporidium bodies are clustered in a cytoplasmic inclusion (arrow).
Larval parasites (nematodes) and parasitic ova are occasionally experienced in cytology specimens. It should be noted that manifesting helminthic parasitosis is mostly caused by visceral larva migrans in the human body.
Typical example includes disseminated strongyloidiasis, opportunistically happening in immunocompromised patients suffering from AIDS or adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma [133, 134]. Strongyloides stercoralis shows percutaneous infestation of the larva via normal skin in tropical and subtropical areas. In Japan, the disease is endemic in southern Okinawa and Amami districts. Adult worms (nematodes), 2–3 mm in length, infest the small bowel mucosa, and persistent autoinfestation occurs through direct intraluminal hatching to infective larva, up to 600 μm in length. In disseminated strongyloidiasis, larval nematodes migrate to a variety of organs and tissues, and they may be seen in cytology specimens of the sputum, urine and body fluids (Figure 57). The cellular response against the worm is poor.
Disseminated strongyloidiasis (Papanicolaou, sputum cytology, left: Low-power, right: High-power). In disseminated strongyloidiasis, larval nematodes of Strongyloides stercoralis migrate to a variety of organs and tissues, and plural numbers of larvae are seen in sputum cytology specimen. Infective larva measures up to 600 μm in length.
In human filariasis encompassing several types [135], microfilariae, 200–400 μm in length, are observed in the peripheral blood smears (Figure 58). Bancroftian (lymphatic) filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti is seen worldwide, and scrotal swelling and elephantiasis of the lower extremities are clinically featured. Brugian filariasis caused by Brugia malayi is endemic in subtropical Asia. The microfilariae are sheathed in both forms. Conjunctival infestation of Loa loa, an African eye worm, provokes sheathed microfilariae in the peripheral blood. A transparent, 2–7 mm-long adult worm is seen beneath the conjunctival mucosa. In onchocerciasis causing river blindness in the highland of central America and tropical Africa and mediated by blackfly bite, unsheathed microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus appear in the peripheral blood and preferably invade the eye ball. In canine filariasis, unsheathed microfilariae of Dirofilaria immitis appear in the peripheral blood. See the review articles [123, 124].
Larval nematodes seen in the blood (Giemsa, a: Wuchereria bancrofti, b: Brugia malayi, c: Loa loa, d: Dirofilaria immitis in dog). In human filariasis, microfilariae, 200–400 μm in length, are observed in the peripheral blood smears. The microfilariae are sheathed in bancroftian (lymphatic) filariasis (a) and in brugian filariasis endemic in subtropical Asia (b). Conjunctival African eye worm disease, Loa Loa filariasis, also accompanies sheathed microfilariae in the blood. In canine dirofilariasis, numerous unsheathed microfilariae appear in the peripheral blood.
Parasitic ova may appear in cytology specimens. Based on their unique morphology, parasitosis of adult helminthic worms can be indicated (Figure 59). Small ova (30 μm in length) of Clonorchis sinensis [136] and large ova (130 μm in length) of Fasciola hepatica [137] may be seen in the bile. Large ova (around 100 μm in length) of Paragonimus westermani [138] and Schistosoma haematobium [139] may appear in the hemosputum and hemorrhagic urine, respectively. Regarding ova of C. sinensis in the bile, refer also to Figure 18a. Eosinophilic background is often associated. Foreign body granulomatous reaction (so-called egg tubercle) is provoked against ova of S. haematobium as illustrated in Figure 19a.
Parasitic ova seen in cytology specimens (Papanicolaou [a,c&d], Giemsa [b], a: Clonorchis sinensis Ovum in the bile, b: Fasciola hepatica Ovum in the bile, c: Paragonimus westermani ovum in the sputum, d: Schistosoma haematobium ovum in the urine). The ovum of C. sinensis is smallest, while the ovum of F. hepatica is largest. Large-sized asymmetric ovum of P. westermani is yellow/golden-colored. The large-sized ovum of S. haematobium is spiked at one end. The ova of C. sinensis and S. haematobium contain multinucleated and ciliated miracidium. The ova of F. hepatica and P. westermani contain unembryonated yolk cells without miracidium formation. Eosinophilic background is observed in a, c and d.
The ova of C. sinensis is the smallest one, while the ova of F. hepatica is the largest. Large-sized asymmetric ova of P. westermani are yellow/golden-colored. The large-sized ova of S. haematobium are spiked at one end. The ova of C. sinensis and S. haematobium contain multinucleated and ciliated miracidium. The ova of F. hepatica and P. westermani contain unembryonated yolk cells without miracidium formation.
Certain microscopic structures seen in cytology specimens are occasionally confusing with infectious agents [140]. Representative examples are shown below.
Incidental contaminants during the process of specimen preparation should be noticeable (Figure 60). A variety of living bodies floating in the air may attach onto cytology specimens rich in sticky mucinous material. These include pollen [141], non-pathogenic fungi (conidia of Alternaria alternata [142] and hyphae of Helicosporium [143]) and mites [144] in house dust. Hairs of carpet beetle larvae may be contaminated from cotton swabs or wooden spatulas [145]. Star-shaped algae commonly found in fresh water marsh may be contaminated in cytology specimens via laboratory water supply [146]. They are positive with PAS and Grocott stains. Ointment matrix may be contaminated in gynecologic cytology sampled from patients suffering from vaginal candidosis. The important notice is the absence of cellular response against the substances.
Incidental airborne contamination during specimen sampling (Papanicolaou [a,b&d], Giemsa [c], a: Pollen, b: Alternaria alternata, c: Helicosporium, d: Mite). A variety of living bodies floating in the air may attach onto cytology specimens rich in sticky mucinous material. A pollen is seen in the cervical smear (a). The shape, color and size of pollen depend upon the kind of flowers and blossoms. The brown-colored conidia of A. alternata in the cervical smear show short breaks (b). Hyphae of Helicosporium in the blood sample should not be confused with microfilaria (c). Mites living in house dust have four pairs of short legs (d).
Sputum cytology preparations may contain a larval nematode [147]. The larva is microscopically indistinguishable from pathogenic S. stercoralis, but the patient is asymptomatic with negativity of human immunodeficiency virus antibody. Only one larva is observed in the specimen, and repeated examination fails to show the nematode any longer. In such a case, the patient inhaled an egg of the free-living nematode in the soil, and the ovum hatched to larva in the airway. Nematode larvae may be directly contaminated from the soil in pediatric urine preparations and scraping cytology specimens sampled from severe-degree eroded athlete foot. Representative pictures are displayed in Figure 61.
Incidental contamination of nematode larvae (Papanicolaou [a&b], Giemsa [c], a: Sputum, b: Urine, c: Scraping cytology from severe-degree athlete foot). Cytology specimens may contain a single larval nematode. The larva is indistinguishable from pathogenic S. stercoralis in disseminated strongyloidiasis. The patient remains asymptomatic. The larva of non-pathogenic free-living nematodes in the soil appears in the cytology specimen from children. The larva in the sputum (a) may have hatched from the inhaled egg in the dust, while larval nematodes are directly contaminated from the soil to the urine (b) and eroded and hemorrhagic skin lesion of the toe (c).
Certain microscopic structures may resemble pathogenic microbes [140], as shown in Figure 62. Sharp-margined vacuoles formed in the cytoplasm of uterine cervical columnar/metaplastic cells should be distinguished from chlamydial inclusions. Calcium urate crystals in the sediment of acidic urine may be confusing with S. haematobium ova. Note the size variation, thinness and the lack of miracidium to avoid confusion. Starch granules in sputum cytology may resemble Paragonimus eggs [148].
Structures confusing with pathogenic microbes (Papanicolaou, a: Cervical smear, b: Urine sediment, c: Sputum). Certain microscopic structures may be confused with pathogenic microbes. Sharp-margined vacuoles formed in the cytoplasm of uterine cervical columnar/metaplastic cells resemble chlamydial cytoplasmic inclusions (a). Calcium urate crystals in the sediment of acidic urine resemble S. haematobium ova (b). Note the size variation, thinness and the lack of miracidium in order for avoiding confusion. Entamoeba gingivalis aspirated into the airway must not be confused with pathogenic protozoa (c). The patient commonly suffers from severe periodontitis with bad breath.
Aspirated Entamoeba gingivalis may be observed in sputum cytology specimens [149]. The non-pathogenic protozoa are especially plentiful in the mouth of patients with periodontitis and bad breath. Characteristically, they phagocytize neutrophils, as shown in Figure 30.
Airway aspiration of food residue may contain pieces of mushroom. Mushrooms in sputum cytology microscopically consist of parallel-arranged lamified hyphae similar to pathogenic Aspergillus. The presence of clamp connection at the site of septum is characteristic of mushroom cells [150]. Co-aspirated food-derived plant cells are often seen in the background (Figure 63).
Aspirated mushroom in the sputum (Papanicolaou, a: Aspirated food debris, b-d: Clamp connection). Airway aspiration of food residues may contain pieces of mushroom. Co-aspirated food-derived plant cells (red arrow) are often seen in the background (a). Mushroom cells in sputum cytology microscopically consist of parallel-arranged, lamified hyphae similar to pathogenic Aspergillus. The presence of clamp connection (blue arrows) at the site of septum is characteristic of the mushroom cells (b-d). By courtesy of Mr. Tomohiro Watanabe, Chuken Kumamoto, Japan.
Aspiration of air-floating non-pathogenic fungal conidia (spores) may induce growth of hypha-forming fungi in the sputum. Little cellular response is seen. Four different kinds of such fungi are presented in Figure 64: Penicillium spp., Ductylaria (Ochroconis) gallopava, Petriellidium (Allescheria) boydii and unknown fungus with a beaded appearance. From a clinical point of view, the appropriate recognition of non-pathogenic microorganisms in cytology specimens is requested. In other words, pathogenic hypha-forming fungi belong to either Aspergillus, Mucor or Candida. It should be noted, however, that these fungi may cause pneumonia in immunocompromised patients [151, 152, 153].
Non-pathogenic fungi in sputum (Papanicolaou [a-c], Grocott [d], a: Penicillium spp., b: Ductylaria (Ochroconis) gallopava, c: Petriellidium (Allescheria) boydii, d: Unknown fungus with a beaded appearance. Aspiration of air-floating non-pathogenic fungal conidia (spores) have induced growth of hypha-forming fungi in the sputum. Four different kinds of fungi are presented. Neutrophilic reaction is scarcely seen. Cytopathologists are requested to appropriately recognize non-pathogenic microorganisms in the sputum.
In myospherulosis (or spherulocytosis), macrophages contain clustered small globular material (endobody) in the cytoplasm, suggesting infection of yeast-form fungi such as cryptococcosis and coccidioidomycosis. They accumulate in aspirated fluid of cystic lesions in the paranasal cavity or in the breast [154, 155]. PAS and Grocott stains are negative, and they may represent hemolytic red cells or fat droplets phagocytized by the macrophages (Figure 65). The term myospherulosis comes from small globular structures seen in a cystic lesion formed in the striated muscle of the neck [156].
Myospherulosis (aspirate from paranasal cavity, left: Papanicolaou, right: Grocott). In the aspirated cystic fluid, macrophages contain clustered small globular material (endobody) in the cytoplasm (left). Myospherulosis may resemble infection of yeast-form fungi such as cryptococcosis and coccidioidomycosis. Grocott stain is negative (right). The macrophages have phagocytized hemolytic red cells or fat droplets.
It should be noted that Grocott methenamine silver staining stains not only fungi but also some microorganisms. Grocott may stain Strongyloides stercoralis, CMV and Mycobacterium tuberculosis [157]. Neutrophils and mucin granules are also Grocott-reactive [158]. When bronchial brushing (scraping) cytology specimens are stained with Grocott method, mucin granules released from destroyed goblet cells show black granularity. The black-stained mucin granules resemble cryptococcal yeasts or cysts of P. jirovecii (Figure 66). For the diagnosis of pneumocystosis, bronchial/alveolar lavage solution should be evaluated, instead of the bronchial brushing cytology specimen.
Grocott stain-positive structures confusing with cryptococcal yeasts or Pneumocystis jirovecii (Papanicolaou [a&c], Grocott [b&d], destroyed goblet cell mucin [a&b] and starch grains contaminated from rubber gloves [c&d]). In bronchial brushing (scraping) cytology specimens, mucin granules released from destroyed goblet cells (a: Arrows) show black granularity with Grocott stain (b). The Grocott-positive granules resemble cryptococcal yeasts or cysts of P. jirovecii. Rubber glove-derived starch grains, contaminated in cytology specimens, are also Grocott-positive (d). Size variation and Papanicolaou-stained appearance (navel-forming figure and birefringence) are helpful for the distinction from pathogens (c).
Starch grains powdered on the surface of rubber gloves may be contaminated in the sputum/bronchial cytology specimens [159]. Starch grains are also Grocott-reactive, and may be confused with yeast-type fungi. It is requested to use gloves without starch powders for preparing cytology specimens. Size variation and Papanicolaou-stained appearance (navel-forming figure and birefringence) make hints for distinction.
The present review described varied cytomorphologic features of infection. Inflammatory cellular responses against pathogens are emphasized. Changes of sexual behavior, globalization-based increase of imported infection and the growing application of immunosuppressive therapy accelerate the chance to encounter unexpected or little-known infection. A wide variety of pathogens may cause infectious diseases. It is not easy for cytopathologists to prove the causative pathogen in cytology specimens. We must realize that the exact and prompt pathogenic diagnosis, with the aid of clinical and epidemiological information, may lead the patient to appropriate treatment. Avoidance of avoidable microbial transmission eventually contributes to the safety of the human society. The recognition of the type of background cellular responses helps us make an appropriate cytodiagnosis.
The author cordially thanks numbers of cytotechnologists and cytopathologists who contributed to staining and supplying specimens. In particular, Mr. Tomohiro Watanabe, a veteran cytotechnologist, Chuken Kumamoto, Japan, provided the author with precious materials.
The author do not have any conflict of interest or funding sources in reporting the present review.
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