Clinical cases
Tzanck Cells in Oral Mucosa Imprint Smear
Cytological findings of an oral mucosa imprint smear: detection of acantholytic Tzanck cells in the diagnosis of true pemphigus.
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.
Oncohematology
Feline Cutaneous Plasmacytoma Cytology: Impression Smear
A clinical case of feline plasmacytoma: cytological examination of an impression smear from a paw mass, atypical plasma cells and mitotic figures.
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.
Oncohematology
Blasts in Bone Marrow Aspirate in Acute Leukemia
Morphology of leukemic blasts in bone marrow aspirate in acute leukemia: cytological picture, mitoses, and laboratory diagnostic criteria.
Oncohematology
Sézary Cell Morphology in Peripheral Blood Smears
Learn about the morphological features of Sézary cells in Sézary syndrome and mycosis fungoides: chromatin structure, cerebriform nuclear contours, and absence of nucleoli.
Hemostasis
Aspirin-Induced Platelet Dysfunction: A Clinical Case
A clinical case of hemorrhagic syndrome with normal coagulogram: diagnosing aspirin-induced platelet dysfunction using aggregometry.
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.
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
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
Cytological Diagnosis of Leishmaniasis: Leishmania infantum
Microscopic identification of Leishmania infantum in canine cytological smears and differential diagnosis with Histoplasma capsulatum.
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
Diagnostic Exercise: Finding Parasites in the Field of View
A diagnostic microscopy exercise: identify parasitic objects among elements and artifacts in the field of view. Visual recognition training.