Lab test interpretation
Sperm Agglutination and Aggregation in Spermogram
Types and degrees of sperm agglutination in spermogram. Distinguishing true agglutination from aggregation and its clinical significance in male infertility.
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.
Laboratory methods
Left Shift in Leukocyte Formula on Hematology Analyzer
How a hematology analyzer detects a left shift: immature granulocyte (IG) zones, Left Shift flag, and neutrophil distribution on the scattergram.
Lab test interpretation
Diuretic-Induced Hyperkalemia: A Clinical Case Study
Analysis of an iatrogenic hyperkalemia case: potassium levels rose to 6.7 mmol/L due to concurrent spironolactone and potassium supplement intake.
Hematology
Neutrophil Pseudo-Pelger-Huët Anomaly in Chemotherapy
Morphology of hyposegmented neutrophils: pseudo-Pelger-Huët anomaly in a peripheral blood smear during cytostatic chemotherapy.
Oncohematology
Neutrophilic Leukemoid Reaction in Multiple Myeloma
Clinical case of neutrophilic leukemoid reaction in multiple myeloma: neutrophil morphology, Döhle bodies, and differential diagnosis with CNL.
Parasitology
Morphology of Entamoeba gingivalis in a Gum Smear
Learn to identify Entamoeba gingivalis trophozoites in gum discharge smears. This guide covers microscopic features and methylene blue staining for accurate diagnosis.
Hemostasis
Macrothrombocytes and Giant Platelets in Blood Smears
An atlas of macrothrombocytes and giant platelets in peripheral blood smears. Morphological features of platelets under immersion microscopy.
Parasitology
Microscopy Challenge: Identifying a Parasite in Stool
A diagnostic parasitology challenge: identify the parasite found during stool microscopy in an adult patient with clinical clues.
Lab test interpretation
Fresh Erythrocytes in Urine Sediment During Hematuria
Microscopy of urine sediment in massive hematuria: an entire field of view covered with unchanged (fresh) erythrocytes in a patient with a bladder tumor.
Hematology
Morphology of Large Granular Lymphocytes in Blood Smear
Morphological features of large granular lymphocytes (LGL) in peripheral blood: cytoplasm with azurophilic granularity on microscopy.
Oncohematology
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Bone Marrow Involvement
Bone marrow morphology in ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma: pleomorphic tumor cells with basophilic vacuolated cytoplasm.
Hematology
Erythroblastic Islands in Bone Marrow Smears
Cytological features of erythroblastic islands in bone marrow: structure of macrophages surrounded by erythrokaryocytes, and nuclear phagocytosis.