Oncohematology
Leukemias Under the Microscope: Blast Morphology
Microscopic features of blast cells in various types of leukemias. Examples of blood and bone marrow smears with blasts.
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
Lymph Node Cytology in Sinus Histiocytosis
Cytological findings in lymph node smears in histiocytosis: identification of macrophages, small lymphocytes, and signs of sinus histiocytosis.
Clinical cases
Lung Carcinoma Metastasis to Inguinal Lymph Node in a Cat
A clinical case of cytological diagnosis of lung carcinoma metastasis to an inguinal lymph node in a cat: differential diagnosis and tumor cell morphology.
Oncohematology
Lymphoma Cells in Blood Smear: Morphological Features
Morphological signs of lymphoma cells in peripheral blood smear: cleaved nuclei with deep invaginations, condensed chromatin, and narrow cytoplasm.
Parasitology
Microscopy of Opisthorchis Eggs in Feces by Concentration Method
Microscopic detection of Opisthorchis felineus eggs in feces using the formalin-ether concentration method. Diagnosis of opisthorchiasis in seropositive patients.
Parasitology
Rare Infections in Blood and Bone Marrow Microscopy
Morphological diagnosis of rare infections in peripheral blood and bone marrow smears: bacteria, fungi, plasmodia, trypanosomes, filariae, and babesia.
Hematology
Mott Cells in Blood Smear: Plasma Cell Morphology
Morphology of Mott cells in a complete blood count. Features of detecting plasma cells with Russell bodies in peripheral smears and scattergrams.
Hematology
Morphology Challenge: Classifying Blood Cells in a Smear
A clinical case study on blood smear microscopy: classify two nucleated cells by assessing chromatin and cytoplasm structure. Test your diagnostic skills.
Hematology
Target Cells (Codocytes) in Blood Smear
Morphology of target cells (codocytes) in a blood smear: causes, association with thalassemia, hemoglobinopathies, and liver pathology.
Oncohematology
Hematology Case: Retinal Vein Occlusion and Paraprotein
Clinical case: A 69-year-old patient presents with retinal vein occlusion, lymphadenopathy, IgM paraprotein, and bone marrow changes. Determine the diagnosis.
Hematology
Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia in Blood Smear
A clinical case of congenital dyserythropoietic anemia in a child: erythrocyte morphology, basophilic stippling, and complete blood count parameters.
Oncohematology
Multiple Myeloma in Bone Marrow Smears
A clinical case of multiple myeloma: why plasmacytes were not detected during sternal puncture, but focal accumulations were found during trepanobiopsy.