Fig 5.

Diff-Quik stained smears at low (A) and high (B) magnification of the fine needle aspirate from the subcutaneous nodule on the side of the patient's face. This nodule developed during the course of immunosuppressive therapy, and was detected by the owner while she was visiting the cat in hospital. In (A), the round to oval cryptococcal organisms stand out in relief because they are surrounded by a non-staining capsule, admixed with some macrophages. In (B), budding forms (arrow) can be appreciated, as well as the non-staining capsule.