Hematology
Microscopy Challenge: Unusual Cell in Bone Marrow
Cytological challenge on bone marrow morphology: identify a large cell with abundant cytoplasmic granularity from a photomicrograph of a 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.
Parasitology
Diagnosing Demodex canis in Canine Skin Scrapings
Microscopic view of Demodex canis in skin scrapings and tape test from a puppy. Detection of Demodex mites in native preparation and Leikodiff 200 stain.
Parasitology
Bile Microscopy Challenge: Identifying Findings
Diagnostic case analysis: unusual motile forms and round structures found in bile sediment. Determine the nature of the objects using light microscopy.
Parasitology
Artifacts and False Parasites in Bile Microscopy
Bile microscopy during duodenal intubation: differential diagnosis of parasites, incidental arthropods, pollen, and plant artifacts.
Parasitology
Entamoeba hartmanni Trophozoites in Stool Smear
Microscopic detection of Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites in a methylene blue-stained stool smear. A clinical case in a 4-year-old child.
Clinical cases
Microsporum canis and Alternaria Macroconidia in Culture
Microscopic examination of dermatophyte culture: differentiating Microsporum canis macroconidia from Alternaria mold in veterinary practice.
Parasitology
Differential Diagnosis of Microfilariae in Blood Smear
Algorithm for microscopic identification of microfilariae in blood: Brugia malayi, Wuchereria bancrofti, Loa loa, and Mansonella. Collection and staining rules.
Laboratory methods
Erythrocytes in Skin Scrapings After KOH Solution Treatment
Microscopy of skin scrapings in 20% potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution: erythrocyte changes and features of differential diagnosis of artifacts.
Parasitology
Malassezia furfur: Diagnosis of Pityriasis Versicolor
Learn about Malassezia furfur, the causative agent of pityriasis versicolor: clinical presentation and microscopy of potassium hydroxide-treated skin scrapings.
Parasitology
Hepatic Echinococcosis: Echinococcus Protoscolex and Hooks
Microscopic view of liver cyst content in echinococcosis: degenerating protoscolex and free Echinococcus sp. hooks, Giemsa stain.
Oncohematology
Giant Platelets in Primary Myelofibrosis: A Case Study
A clinical case of primary myelofibrosis featuring giant platelets, leukocytosis, and poikilocytosis in a peripheral blood smear. Learn about the unique cellular morphology.
Parasitology
Morphology of Enterobius vermicularis Eggs in Enterobiasis
Characteristic microscopic appearance of pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) eggs: asymmetric shape, double-contoured shell, and larva inside in enterobiasis.