Parasitology
Trichomonads in Gynecological Smear During Pregnancy
A clinical case of Trichomonas vaginalis detection in a vaginal smear from a pregnant woman at 36 weeks: cytological findings and differential microscopy.
Oncohematology
Acute Bilineal Leukemia: Cytochemical Diagnostics
A clinical case of acute bilineal leukemia: blast morphology in blood and bone marrow, reactions to myeloperoxidase, lipids, and PAS.
Lab test interpretation
Charcot-Leyden Crystals in Native Sputum Preparations
Microscopy of native sputum: colorless rhomboid Charcot-Leyden crystals, formed from eosinophil breakdown in bronchial asthma.
Lab test interpretation
Acid-Fast Mycobacteria and Curschmann's Spirals in Sputum
Microscopic examination of sputum in tuberculosis and lung pathology: detection of acid-fast mycobacteria (AFB) and Curschmann's spirals.
Parasitology
Opisthorchiasis Diagnosis via Duodenal Intubation
A case of detecting adult Opisthorchis felineus and parasite eggs in duodenal contents during microscopy. Features of laboratory diagnostics.
Parasitology
Opisthorchis and Clonorchis Eggs in Duodenal Contents
Microscopic detection of Opisthorchis and Clonorchis fluke eggs in duodenal contents. Morphological features of these parasites.
Lab test interpretation
Fern Sign: Crystallization Test in Pregnancy Diagnostics
Microscopy of a vaginal smear: the phenomenon of cervical mucus crystallization in the form of fern leaves for diagnosing premature rupture of membranes.
Parasitology
Microscopy of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Vaginal Smears
Microscopy of Trichomonas vaginalis in stained vaginal discharge smears: morphology of protozoa amidst leukocytes and concomitant bacterial flora.