Sulfur Granules: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Sulfur Granules

Answer Answer 4 Those were sulfur granules. Question 5 Review closeup of sulfur granules and tissue sections What is your diagnosis? [meddean.luc.edu]

Sulfur granules, which do not contain sulfur, are so named because of their yellow appearance; they consist of a tangled mass of the branching filaments of Actinomyces. [msdmanuals.com]

Sulfur granules are helpful. Must be cultured in strictly aerobic envirinment. Answer Answer 12 Must be cultured in strictly aerobic envirinment is incorrect. [meddean.luc.edu]

Pulmonary Actinomycosis

Classic complications affecting the thoracic wall with drainage in «sulfur granule» and fistulization are described less frequently nowadays. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The nodules included sulfur granules containing Gram-positive branching filamentous organisms consistent with Actinomyces. [rc.rcjournal.com]

The cytological features of Actinomyces organisms were aggregated “sulfur granules” forming irregular islands of amorphous clumps. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Bovine Actinomycosis

granules (yellow pus-containing material). [britannica.com]

Bovine has both chronic proliferative osteomyelitis and granulomatous lesions and humans only have granulomatous lesions -granulomatous lesions- called sulfur granules bc [quizlet.com]

The presence of sulfur granules is highly suggestive but not diagnostic of disease. [antimicrobe.org]

Abdominal Actinomycosis

A 46-year-old woman with intra-abdominal actinomycosis is described in whom the condition was first suspected when sulfur granules were found in her urine. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The majority of actinomycosis infections are diagnosed histopathologically (sulfur granules). [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

In the pathologic examination sulfur granules were seen (Figure 2). [scielo.br]

Cervicofacial Actinomycosis

Actinomycosis, a chronic suppurative bacterial infection characterized by draining sinuses that discharge "sulfur granules," can mimic numerous other infectious and noninfectious [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lesions advance with total disregard for tissue planes, producing burrowing sinus tracts to the skin or mucosal surfaces, which often discharge sulfur granules, colonies of [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Grossly, these sulfur granules appear yellow. [path.upmc.edu]

Anaerobic Bacterial Infection

granules" Characteristics of Bacteroides MOST COMMON CAUSE OF SERIOUS ANAEROBIC INFECTIONS (B. [quizlet.com]

granules” in discharges (actinomycosis) • Classical clinical features of gas gangrene • Clinical setting suggestive for anaerobic infection (septic abortion, infection after [labcorp.com]

[…] thrombosis and abscess formation in lung Characteristics of Actinomyces Anaerobe, but aerotolerant gram (+) filamentous bacteria endogenous oral flora colonies held together by "sulfur [quizlet.com]

Pelvic Actinomycosis

granules in bilateral adnexa gained by an explorative laparotomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pathologic examination revealed actinomycotic abscesses containing sulfur granules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

granules of Actinomyces, with positive reaction with periodic acid Schiff. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nocardiosis

Often, mycetoma is described as a triad of tumefaction, sinus tract formation, and grains (sulfur granules). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Histologically, mycetoma is often granulomatous and fibrosing and is the only clinical form of nocardiosis regularly associated with sulfur granules. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Broncholithiasis

The nodules included sulfur granules containing Gram-positive branching filamentous organisms consistent with Actinomyces. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Microscopy of the broncholiths revealed polypoid fragments of granulation tissue, hemorrhage, calcified material, purulent exudate, actinomycotic sulfur granules, and Gram-positive [rc.rcjournal.com]

(c) Photomicrograph (original magnification, ×400; H-E stain) shows sulfur granules surrounded by eosinophilic “clubbing” materials (arrows); this finding is typical for actinomycosis [pubs.rsna.org]

Tonsillar Hypertrophy

Morris, Zhiheng Pei, MD, PhD, Liying Yang, Chronic Tonsillar Hypertrophy Is Related To "Sulfur Granules", American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Volume 138, Issue suppl_2 [academic.oup.com]

Morris, Zhiheng Pei, Liying Yang; Chronic Tonsillar Hypertrophy Is Related To "Sulfur Granules", American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Volume 138, Issue suppl_2, 1 November [academic.oup.com]

Since this anaerobic organism is difficult to culture, the diagnosis is made by observing its associated sulfur granules in the biopsy specimen. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pulmonary Nocardiosis

The presence of sulfur granules and filamentous, gram-positive bacteria can point to this etiology. [woundsresearch.com]

However, the presence of sinuses with sulfur granules gave clue to their diagnosis. [mjdrdypu.org]

granules. systemic nocardiosis lesions may be in any organ; the disease rarely is disseminated, but most commonly causes pyogranulomatous pleurisy and pneumonia producing [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Canaliculitis

A Gram stain of the sulfur granules showed, Gram positive, non-acid fast, branching filaments, suggestive of Actinomyces species (Fig. 1A). [bjid.org.br]

granules or concretions. [reviewofoptometry.com]

Canalicular concretions and the presence of sulfur granules in histology were considered in association with Actinomyces [10, 12, 21], but not necessarily indicated to Actinomyces [bmcophthalmol.biomedcentral.com]

Actinomyces Israelii

Fig. 1 Actinomycotic sulfur granules showing (A) Gram-positive branching filaments ×1000, and (B) colony morphology on anaerobic culture. [scielo.br]

Introduction Classification Actinomyces israelii an anaerobic, branching, filamentous gram + rod produces yellow, sulfur-colored granules transmission direct contact with [step1.medbullets.com]

[…] sinus drainage and occasionally a soft tissue mass mimicking a tumor ( Int J Surg Case Rep 2015;16:99 ) Terminology Most common causative agent is Actinomyces israelii "Sulfur [pathologyoutlines.com]

Actinomycetales Infection

[…] sulfurlike appearance (termed sulfur granules). [emedicine.medscape.com]

If the infection is present, the pus or tissue will usually contain yellow sulfur granules. In some cases, the abscess may resemble a cancerous growth. [medicalnewstoday.com]

granules. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Gradenigo Syndrome

(A) Gömöri methenamine silver stain highlights tangles of long, thin, tapered bacteria within the sulfur granules. [academic.oup.com]

Pathology of the mastoid surgical site specimen found severe inflammation and a small focus of organisms consistent with a “sulfur granule” (Figure 2A). [academic.oup.com]

Pathology of the mastoid surgical site specimen found severe inflammation and a small focus of organisms consistent with a “sulfur granule” ( Figure 2A ). [academic.oup.com]

Sulfur Dioxide Poisoning

granule small, soft to mineralized bodies in the pus of lesions of actinomycosis. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Called also drusen. sulfur myopathy skeletal and myocardial degeneration caused by the feeding of toxic levels of sulfur. sulfur nutritional deficiency ruminants may need [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Commonly used as a meat preservative where it selectively destroys thiamin and has been incriminated as a cause of thiamin deficiency, particularly in dogs and cats. sulfur [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Rib Tumor

Difficult to culture; diagnosis can be made based on “sulfur granules” on histoplatholgy – grainy microcolonies of the organism. Tx = long-term PCN. [errolozdalga.com]

Mycetoma

Discharge also contained ‘sulfur-granules’ similar to those obtained earlier as was confirmed by microscopic examination. [jpgmonline.com]

Mycetoma presents with a chronic indurated ulcerated plague with swelling and yellowish discharge of sulfur granules. [jocr.co.in]

Figure 4 (A) H&E stain demonstrating sulfur granules (arrow a) from a sinus/abscess in the plantar foot (arrow b). [casereports.bmj.com]

Gangrenous Cystitis

Histologic examination revealed typical sulfur granules that were highly suggestive of actinomycosis. [thehealthscience.com]

Histopathology of needle biopsy specimens confirmed the typical sulfur granules that are highly suggestive of actinomycosis. [thehealthscience.com]

Suppurative Granuloma

Figure 5: Actinomycosis showing sulfur granules with Splendor-Hoeppli phenomenon (H and E, ×100) Click here to view Differential diagnosis Although the Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon [ijdpdd.com]

Chronic Catarrhal Conjunctivitis

The latter are found in more than 90% of patients with concretions ("sulfur granules"). [aao.org]

Chronic Abscess

termed as sulfur granules. [journals.lww.com]

Transoral surgery revealed purulent green material in an abscess, along with yellow granules compatible with sulfur produced by actinomyces. [ajnr.org]

The staining reveals radiating filamentous organisms within the sulfur granules (PAS, × 200). [journals.lww.com]

Peptostreptococcus Infection

Types of Specimen: Beaded filaments and yellow sulfur granules Media: Routine culture media Growth Characteristics: white and opaque and resemble a molar tooth colonies and [quizlet.com]

granules develop and form a pus filled abscess. [quizlet.com]

[…] proteinaceous coating Exposure: normal flora in oral cavity, GI, and GU tracts, and resp. tract. trauma or surgery disrupts the mucosal barrier, causes local infection, yellow sulfur [quizlet.com]

Tubo-Ovarian Abscess

Pathologically, an actinomycotic tubo-ovarian abscess with sulfur granules was disclosed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

On histologic examination, an actinomycotic TO abscess was found with sulfur granules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of sulfur granules at pathologic examination is important in diagnosing this infection, as well as multiple Gram-positive branching hyphae (,9–,11). [pubs.rsna.org]

Periodic Sialadenosis

granules Treatment: Actinomyces bacteria are generally sensitive to penicillin 18 Sarcoidosis Parotid enlargement is a classic feature of sarcoidosis, but clinically apparent [slideplayer.com]

The finding of pollen grain like “sulfur granules” on clinical examination or “sulfur grounds” on pathological evaluation is pathognomonic of this condition. [entokey.com]

[…] causing local tissue damage to the oral mucosa Presentation: 61% visible sinus tracts; 40% adenopathy; some have purplish skin discoloration Diagnosis: culture Histology sulfur [slideplayer.com]

Tuberculous Tenosynovitis

4 1 Reply i would expect blackish sulfur granules, 4 Reply intra articular Granulima 2 Reply Posttraumatic tophaceous gout? Crystal analysis to confirm? [dailyrounds.org]

DDs: synovial chondromatosis, pigmented villonodular synovitis. 17 Reply rice body granules?? [dailyrounds.org]

Neonatal Chlamydial Pneumonia

Sulfur granules e. Atypical with âfat capsuleâ 1. Mycoplasma Pneumoniae 2. Klebsiella Pneumoniae 3. Streptococcus Pneumoniae 4. Actinomyces Israelii 5. [usmleforum.com]

Congenital Malformation of the Knee Joint

On the posterior chest wall there is a sinus tract draining fluid with a few sulfur granules. [pma-anz.com]

Bacteroides Infection

Have yellow "sulfur" granules in pus (crush and gram stain) -Breadcrumb or "molar tooth" colonies on blood agar. [quizlet.com]

Chronic Appendicitis

On microscopic examination chronic active appendicitis containing Actinomycotic sulfur granules within inflammatory infiltrate was described. [omicsonline.org]

The histological hallmark is the presence of “sulfur-granules” that are commonly considered diagnostic of actinomyceal infection, but are present in only 50% of cases [ 3 [omicsonline.org]

granules within inflammatory infiltrate was described (Figures 1a and 1b). [omicsonline.org]