Figure 2

(A) The scolex of a tapeworm with four suckers is clearly visible, surrounded by granulomatous inflammatory infiltrates, consisting of numerous plasma cells, lymphocytes and in part eosinophilic granulocytes, and tissue debris. The body of the tapeworm with its segments (proglottids) is not visible, H & E. (B) Close-up photograph of one of the four well preserved suckers, H & E. (C) One row of hooks on the scolex is detectable, EvG. (D) Some calcifications are found in the vicinity of the head of the tapeworm, Kossa.