Hematology
Howell-Jolly Bodies in Erythrocytes: Causes and Morphology
What are Howell-Jolly bodies in a blood smear? Learn about the morphology of nuclear inclusions in red blood cells and their causes in asplenia, splenectomy, and hemolysis.
Parasitology
Trichomoniasis in a Vaginal Smear During Pregnancy
Microscopic findings of trichomoniasis in a gynecological smear from a pregnant patient: detection of Trichomonas vaginalis and assessment of leukocyte reaction.
Hematology
Hypochromia of Erythrocytes in Blood Smear: Causes and Morphology
Morphological signs of erythrocyte hypochromia in a blood smear. Causes of decreased hemoglobin saturation: IDA, thalassemia, and lead poisoning.
Lab test interpretation
Coniophages and Alveolar Macrophages in Sputum Microscopy
Morphology of alveolar macrophages (coniophages) in native sputum smears: phagocytosis of coal dust, soot, and pigments during microscopic analysis.
Hematology
Dyserythropoiesis: Cytoplasmic and Internuclear Bridges
Morphological signs of dyserythropoiesis in bone marrow aspirate: detection of cytoplasmic and internuclear bridges in erythroid cells.
Hematology
Severe Megaloblastic Anemia: Cellular Morphology
A clinical case of severe megaloblastic anemia, featuring bone marrow morphology with megaloblasts, neutrophil hypersegmentation, and blood parameters.
Hematology
Neutrophil Hypersegmentation: Diagnostic Criteria
Laboratory criteria for neutrophil hypersegmentation in a complete blood count: hereditary forms, megaloblastic anemia, and the impact of cytostatic therapy.
Hematology
Neutrophil Hypogranulation: Causes and Morphology
What neutrophil hypogranulation in a blood smear means: diagnostic significance in severe infections and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
Hematology
Neutrophil Vacuolization: Causes and Clinical Significance
What neutrophil vacuolization in a blood smear means: a marker of severe bacterial infection, sepsis, or an artifact of prolonged EDTA sample storage.
Hematology
Cabot Rings in Erythrocytes: Morphology and Diagnostics
What are Cabot rings in erythrocytes? Morphological features, causes of appearance in megaloblastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.
Lab test interpretation
Triple Phosphate Crystals in Urine Sediment: Morphology and pH
Morphology of triple phosphate crystals in urine sediment with alkaline reaction (pH 8.0). Causes of struvite appearance and features of microscopic diagnosis.
Hematology
Toxic Granulation of Neutrophils: Causes and Morphology
What toxic granulation of neutrophils in a blood smear means. Mechanism of granule formation, connection to infection severity, sepsis, and clinical significance.