Parasitology
Entamoeba coli Cyst in Stool: Lugol's Microscopy
Microscopic detection of an Entamoeba coli cyst in a stool sample with Lugol's solution. Morphological features of a non-pathogenic intestinal amoeba.
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
Candida Fungi Mycelium and Spores in a Vaginal Smear
Microscopy of a vaginal smear for flora in candidiasis: detection of budding cells (spores) and pseudomycelium of yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida.
Parasitology
Pinworm Eggs in Stool: Lugol's Solution and Kato Method
Microscopic detection of pinworm eggs (Enterobius vermicularis) in stool. Morphology of eggs in Lugol's solution preparations and thick smears using the Kato method.
Lab test interpretation
Mixed Iodophilic Flora in Coprogram with Lugol's Solution
Microscopy of mixed iodophilic flora in a stool sample with Lugol's solution. Detecting signs of fermentative dyspepsia in coprogram, magnification ×400.
Lab test interpretation
Yeast Fungi in Coprogram: Native Stool Specimen Microscopy
Microscopy of a native stool specimen: detection of yeast cells in a 3-month-old infant with glucose-galactose malabsorption. Coprogram features.
Clinical cases
Canine Urothelial Carcinoma: Cytological Features
Cytological signs of canine bladder urothelial carcinoma after traumatic catheterization: malignancy criteria for transitional epithelium.
Lab test interpretation
Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytosis in Traumatic Brain Injury
A clinical case of CSF analysis in severe trauma: pronounced neutrophilic pleocytosis in the Fuchs-Rosenthal chamber, positive protein tests, and cytogram.
Parasitology
Hymenolepis Nana Egg in Stool: Microscopic ID
Microscopic identification of Hymenolepis nana eggs in stool. Morphological features of the oncosphere and membranes in the diagnosis of hymenolepiasis.
Parasitology
Plasmodium falciparum Tropical Malaria in Blood Smear
A clinical case of Plasmodium falciparum tropical malaria: morphology of trophozoites in blood smear and thick film, dynamics of hematological parameters.
Lab test interpretation
Leptothrix in Gynecological Vaginal Smear Microscopy
Key features of Leptothrix detection in vaginal smears: differential diagnosis from lactobacilli, microscopic characteristics, and epithelial cells.
Hematology
Normoblasts in Peripheral Blood: Smear Microscopy
Morphology of normoblasts in a peripheral blood smear: pronounced normoblastemia, anisocytosis, and polychromasia in a patient's sample from a central district hospital.
Oncohematology
Harlequin Cells in Peripheral Blood Smear in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A clinical case of Harlequin cells in a peripheral blood smear in AML. Morphology of dysplastic granulocytes and pathological inclusions.