Figure 3: FBroccoli cells are reminiscent of Trichomonas vaginalis (A). These single, round balls have a frothy, blue cytoplasm and a distinct outline. A unique feature is the contrasting pink, cross-fork shaped pattern, which radiates from a centrally located dark nucleus. The PAP stain (B) shows a different type of round cells that on first glance resemble virally infected cells. The nucleus is homogenously opaque and mimic the intranuclear inclusions of Cytomegalovirus (CMV). When bilobed, they resemble Reed-Sternberg cells of Hodgkin lymphoma (C). The Pap smear reveals a loose array of light blue cells overlaying one another. Cabbage cells are slightly polygonal and have translucent, polished quality to them (D). Even though the cells appear empty, its borders are welldefined and each cell is distinct from one another.A: Artichoke, MGG stain, 60x magnification
A.Broccoli, MGG stain, 100x oil magnification
B: Broccoli, PAP stain, 60x magnification
C: Broccoli, PAP stain, 100x oil magnification
D: Cabbage, PAP stain, 60x magnification