Oncohematology
Abnormal Promonocytes in Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Morphological features of abnormal promonocytes in peripheral blood smears in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) according to ICSH expert recommendations.
Hematology
Body's Adaptation to Severe Anemia: Mechanisms
Why patients with chronic severe anemia and hemoglobin of 70 g/L can tolerate physical activity: mechanisms of hypoxia compensation and adaptation.
Parasitology
Strongyloides stercoralis Larva Under the Microscope
Microscopic view of Strongyloides stercoralis larva. Morphological features of the causative agent of strongyloidiasis in the laboratory.
Laboratory methods
Troponin Rapid Test Error in Myocardial Infarction
Analysis of a rapid diagnostic error in myocardial infarction: improper storage conditions for troponin test cartridges led to a false-negative result.
Parasitology
Dwarf Tapeworm Hymenolepis nana: Morphology of Parasite and Eggs
Diagnosis of hymenolepiasis: microscopic features of the dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana), structure of the scolex with hooks, and morphology of eggs with polar filaments.
Hematology
Neutrophil Pseudo-Pelger-Huët Anomaly in SLE Therapy
Acquired pseudo-Pelger-Huët anomaly in a patient with SLE receiving mycophenolate mofetil: neutrophil morphology and chromatin hypercondensation.
Hematology
LE Cells in Pleural Fluid in Drug-Induced Lupus
A rare clinical case: detection of lupus erythematosus (LE) cells in eosinophils of pleural fluid in drug-induced lupus erythematosus caused by carbamazepine.
Laboratory methods
Optical Platelet Count (PLT-O) on Hematology Analyzer
Understanding the principle of optical fluorescent platelet counting (PLT-O) in the RET channel of a hematology analyzer, scattergram interpretation, and IPF fraction.
Lab test interpretation
Cystine Crystals in Urine Sediment: Microscopy
Morphological features of cystine crystals in urine sediment: differentiating hexagonal plates from leukocytes and erythrocytes during microscopy.
Lab test interpretation
Stool Microscopy: Round Elements in Lugol's Prep
A diagnostic challenge in stool microscopy: round elements were found in a Lugol's solution preparation from an elderly patient. What could they be?
Lab test interpretation
Renal Epithelial Cells in Urine Sediment: Morphology
Renal tubular epithelial cells in urine sediment: morphological features, microscopic identification, and clinical significance in kidney diseases.
Oncohematology
Hyperleukocytosis and Promonocytes in Acute Leukemia
Clinical case of leukemia in a 73-year-old patient: hyperleukocytosis up to 131×10⁹/L and 77% promonocytes in peripheral blood. Cell morphology in the smear.