Ciliocytophthoria of nasal epithelial cells after viral infection: a sign of suffering cell

Ciliocytophthoria of nasal epithelial cells after viral infection: a sign of suffering cell

Authors

  • Matteo Gelardi Otolaryngology Unit, Department of Basic Medical Science, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, Italy
  • Giorgio Ciprandi Allergy, Casa di Cura Villa Montallegro, Genoa, Italy

Keywords:

virosis, ciliocytophthoria, nasal cytology, rhinitis

Abstract

Ciliocytophthoria (CCP) defines a degenerative process of the ciliated cells consequent to viral infections, and it is characterized by typical morphological changes. We evaluated the distinct and characteristic phases of CCP, by means of the optical microscopy of the nasal mucosa (nasal cytology), in 20 patients (12 males and 8 females; aged between 18 and 40 years). Three phases of CCP by nasal cytology are detected. This outcome confirms that CCP represents a sign of suffering nasal epithelial cell.

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Published

14-01-2019

How to Cite

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Ciliocytophthoria of nasal epithelial cells after viral infection: a sign of suffering cell. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2019 Jan. 14 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];90(2-S). Available from: https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/8103