Paragonimus westermani (continued)
OVA
SIZE: 95 x 55 mcm (medium to large; four end-to-end span in HPF).
SHAPE: Oval
COLOR: Golden brown
OPERCULUM: Present at broad end.
CONTENT: Yolk mass "differentiated," variable size of granules in the yolk.
ABOPERCULAR THICKENING
ADULT
SIZE: 10 to 14 mm long by 3 to 5 mm wide (large).
SHAPE: Oval body.
COLOR: Reddish brown.
INTESTINAL CECA: Undulating.
TESTES: Deeply lobate and para.
Figure 3-17. Stages of Paragonimus westermani. (concluded)
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