Clinical cases
Atypical Cells in Sputum Cytology Smear
A clinical case of bloody sputum cytology: discovery of cell complexes with marked atypia during microscopy with Romanowsky staining.
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
Uric Acid Crystals and Microliths in Urine Sediment
Microscopy of urine sediment: detection of uric acid crystals and large conglomerates (microliths). Features of their color, shape, and clinical significance.
Parasitology
Parasitology Case: Identifying a Rare Parasite
A diagnostic challenge in laboratory parasitology: microscopy of a 95 µm finding. Clinical clues and morphological features provided.
Lab test interpretation
Extracellular Starch in Stool: Diagnosing Amylorrhea
Detection of extracellular starch in stool by coprogram microscopy with Lugol's solution. Causes of amylorrhea and clinical significance of the test.
Lab test interpretation
Fern Phenomenon in Gynecological Smear Microscopy
The fern phenomenon (cervical mucus arborization) in a gynecological smear from a 42-year-old woman, indicating ovulation and high estrogen levels.
Clinical cases
Pleural Fluid Cytology in Adenocarcinoma Metastasis
A clinical case study on the cytological examination of pleural fluid in adenocarcinoma metastasis, detailing the morphology of atypical cells and complexes.
Hematology
Binucleated Monocyte in Peripheral Blood Smear
Explore monocyte morphology: identification of a binucleated monocyte in a peripheral blood smear. Microscopic features and differential diagnosis.
Oncohematology
Blasts in Peripheral Blood Smear: Cell Morphology
Features of blast cell detection and morphology in peripheral blood smears: differential diagnosis during leukocyte formula microscopy.
Parasitology
Tungiasis: Manifestations and Diagnosis of Tunga penetrans
Tungiasis (sarcopsyllosis) is a parasitic skin disease caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans. Learn about its life cycle and laboratory diagnosis.
Parasitology
Parasitology Case: Identify Helminth Eggs in a Sample
A laboratory diagnostics challenge in parasitology: identify the species of helminth eggs found during microscopy of a native stool sample.
Parasitology
Enterobius vermicularis Eggs in Microscopy
Morphology of Enterobius vermicularis eggs: asymmetric shape, double-contoured shell, and features of laboratory detection in enterobiasis.
Oncohematology
Microscopy Challenge: Pink Masses in CML Blood Smear
A diagnostic microscopy exercise for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) blood smears. Identify the origin of large pink formations among leukocytes.