Hematology
Poikilocytosis Post-Splenectomy: Acanthocytes and Codocytes
Erythrocyte morphology after splenectomy: identification of codocytes and differential diagnosis of acanthocytes in a peripheral blood smear.
Articles
Blood and bone marrow morphology, clinical cases and diagnostic algorithms. Most of the library is in Russian; the English section is growing.
Most of our material is written in Russian — that is the working language of the community. A few pieces exist in English; the rest of the library is one click away and the photographs need no translation.
Lab test interpretation
Meningococcus in CSF: Microscopy in Meningitis
Microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid in meningococcal infection. Neutrophilic cytosis, intracellular and extracellular diplococci in the smear.
Lab test interpretation
Starch Grains in Stool: Microscopic Picture of Amylorrhea
Microscopic detection of starch grains in stool (amylorrhea). Methylene blue stain, ×400 magnification. Assessment of carbohydrate digestion.
Parasitology
Plant Pollen Under Microscope: Sheep Sorrel and Goat Willow
Morphology of sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) and goat willow (Salix caprea) pollen under light microscopy. Differential diagnosis of artifacts.
Lab test interpretation
Digestible Plant Fiber in Coprogram: Microscopic Features
Learn about the morphological features of digestible plant fiber during stool microscopy. Understand its clinical and diagnostic significance in coprograms.
Lab test interpretation
Yeast-Like Fungi in Stool During Coproscopy
Morphology of yeast-like fungi in stool during coproscopy. Microscopy of preparations with Lugol's solution and methylene blue at ×400 magnification.
Oncohematology
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Cell Morphology in Smear
A clinical case of acute promyelocytic leukemia: 89% atypical promyelocytes, hemorrhagic syndrome, anemia, and severe thrombocytopenia in a blood smear.
Hematology
Neutrophil Pseudo-Pelger-Huët Anomaly in Chemotherapy
Morphology of hyposegmented neutrophils: pseudo-Pelger-Huët anomaly in a peripheral blood smear during cytostatic chemotherapy.
Oncohematology
Multiple Myeloma: Atypical Plasma Cells in Bone Marrow
A clinical case of multiple myeloma: renal failure, skull osteolysis, and over 50% atypical plasma cells in a bone marrow smear.
Hematology
Neutrophil Inclusions: Morphology and Diagnostic Significance
A clinical case of a young patient with bronchopneumonia: morphology of neutrophil inclusions and differential diagnosis based on blood smear examination.
Lab test interpretation
Intracellular Starch and Fiber in Coprogram Analysis
Fecal microscopy with Lugol's solution: detecting digestible plant fiber and intracellular starch granules during coprological examination.
Oncohematology
Bone Marrow in Acute Leukemia Remission: Morphology
Morphological features of bone marrow aspirate in acute leukemia remission: erythroid hyperplasia, intercellular bridges, and macrophages.