Maltese cross in polarizing microscopy is seen in:
Ans. (a) Cryptococcus neoformans odoit:Medical conditions showing maltese cross Infections: Babseia Cryptococcus Paracoccidiodes Malassezia sp. Lab medicine: Urinalysis: 'Maltese crosses' shaped cast are seen in patients of nephrotic syndrome, eclampsia, renal toxicity, fat embolism, after crush injury and in Fabry's disease--due to aggregates of glycosphingolipids Ohopaedics: Ahroscopic fluid following local trauma
Cryptococcus neoformans
Penicillium marneffi
Blastomyces
Candida albicans