Parasitology
Microscopy of Enterobius vermicularis Eggs in Enterobiasis
Morphological features of Enterobius vermicularis pinworm eggs under microscopy: asymmetric shape and double-contoured shell in the diagnosis of enterobiasis.
Parasitology
Cytological Diagnosis of Leishmaniasis: Leishmania infantum
Microscopic identification of Leishmania infantum in canine cytological smears and differential diagnosis with Histoplasma capsulatum.
Hematology
Smoking's Impact on Hemoglobin and Anemia Diagnosis
Physiological hemoglobin elevation in smokers masks hidden iron deficiency. We examine WHO adjustments for accurate laboratory diagnosis of anemia.
Parasitology
Nematode Morphology: Male Copulatory Bursa During Mating
Microscopic features of nematode reproduction: male copulatory bursa structure, caudal alae, and the mechanism of female fixation during helminth mating.
Hematology
Monocyte Morphology: Atypical Nuclear Shape in Blood Smear
Morphological features of monocytes in peripheral blood smear: variability of nuclear shape, differential diagnosis with other leukocytes.
Hemostasis
Aspirin-Induced Platelet Dysfunction: A Clinical Case
A clinical case of hemorrhagic syndrome with normal coagulogram: diagnosing aspirin-induced platelet dysfunction using aggregometry.
Oncohematology
Primary Myelofibrosis MF-3 in Bone Marrow Biopsy
Morphological signs of advanced myelofibrosis (MF-3): dense reticulin fibers with Wilder's silver stain and intrasinusoidal hematopoiesis.
Hematology
Erythrocyte Morphology in Hemoglobin H Disease
Blood smear in hemoglobin H disease: marked poikilocytosis, codocytes, acanthocytes, and HbH inclusion bodies with supravital cresyl blue stain.
Hematology
Eosinophil Dysplasia in Peripheral Blood Smear
Morphological signs of eosinophil dysplasia: pseudo-Pelger anomaly, residual cytoplasmic basophilia, and atypical granulation in a blood smear.
Hematology
Pernicious Anemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Clinical Case
A clinical review of pernicious anemia: severe B12 deficiency, pancytopenia, macrocytosis, critical LDH levels, and neurological symptoms.
Hematology
Acanthocytes in Blood Smear Post-Splenectomy
Erythrocyte morphology post-splenectomy: detection of numerous acanthocytes and Howell-Jolly bodies in a peripheral blood smear. Wright's stain.
Oncohematology
Blast Cells in Peripheral Blood Smear: Morphology and Diagnosis
Morphology of blast cells in peripheral blood: differential diagnosis of acute leukemias, cytological features, and criteria for assessing blastosis.