Oncohematology
Flaming Plasma Cells in Multiple Myeloma
Morphology of flaming plasma cells in bone marrow aspirate in multiple myeloma. Cytoplasmic features and diagnostic significance.
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 in Gynecological Flora Smear
Microscopic view of candidiasis: detection of Candida blastospores in a stained flora smear during gynecological discharge examination.
Hematology
Leukocyte Morphology in Blood Smear: A Diagnostic Challenge
A clinical case study in laboratory hematology: identify the disease characterized by the cells presented in the blood smear microphotographs.
Lab test interpretation
Coniophages and Alveolar Macrophages in Sputum Microscopy
Morphology of alveolar macrophages (coniophages) in native sputum smears: phagocytosis of coal dust, soot, and pigments during microscopic analysis.
Lab test interpretation
Sperm Morphology: Evaluation Criteria and Spermac Staining
Sperm morphology evaluation criteria by Kruger and WHO. Ejaculate staining with Spermac Stain kit, differentiating head, neck, and flagellum pathologies.
Hematology
Hypochromia of Erythrocytes in Blood Smear: Causes and Morphology
Morphological signs of erythrocyte hypochromia in a blood smear. Causes of decreased hemoglobin saturation: IDA, thalassemia, and lead poisoning.
Parasitology
Trichomoniasis in a Vaginal Smear During Pregnancy
Microscopic findings of trichomoniasis in a gynecological smear from a pregnant patient: detection of Trichomonas vaginalis and assessment of leukocyte reaction.
Lab test interpretation
Intracellular Diplococci in Urethral Smear: Gonorrhea Diagnosis
Microscopic view of a male urethral smear in gonorrhea: pronounced leukocytosis and phagocytosis of kidney-shaped diplococci (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) by neutrophils.
Hematology
WBC Correction for Normoblasts in Peripheral Blood Smear
Rules and formula for white blood cell (WBC) correction when normoblasts are found in peripheral blood. Reasons for falsely elevated readings by hematology analyzers.
Parasitology
Hymenolepis diminuta Eggs: Microscopy and Differential Diagnosis
Morphology of Hymenolepis diminuta tapeworm eggs under stool microscopy. Differential diagnosis with Hymenolepis nana and absence of polar filaments.
Hematology
Howell-Jolly Bodies in Erythrocytes: Causes and Morphology
What are Howell-Jolly bodies in a blood smear? Learn about the morphology of nuclear inclusions in red blood cells and their causes in asplenia, splenectomy, and hemolysis.
Clinical cases
LSIL and Koilocytic Reaction in Cervical Cytology
Cervical LSIL (CIN 1) cytological features: morphological criteria of koilocytosis, perinuclear halo, and nuclear atypia in HPV infection.