Neutrophils phagocytosing fungal hyphae in urinary sediment

The Phagocytosis of fungal structures by neutrophils is a well-documented function of these immune cells. However, neutrophil phagocytosis of hyphal structures in the urine sediment is not usually observed during routine sample evaluation. This is a case of hyphal phagocytosis by neutrophils in the urine of a kidney allograft recipient patient.

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Neutrophils are known to phagocytize fungal structures, but this case study demonstrates a rare observation of neutrophil phagocytosis of hyphal structures in the urine of a kidney allograft recipient. It highlights the importance of considering unusual immune responses in clinical sample evaluation.