Parasitology
Opisthorchis Eggs in Duodenal Contents: Microscopy
Microscopic examination of duodenal contents (bile): detection of Opisthorchis felineus eggs after a course of deworming with Biltricide.
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
Microfilariae in Canine Blood Smear with Dirofilariasis
Detection of microfilariae in a canine venous blood smear: microscopic appearance of Dirofilaria larvae during laboratory diagnosis of dirofilariasis.
Laboratory methods
Blood Clots in Test Tubes: Preanalytical Errors
Why blood clots in test tubes before reaching the lab: causes of clot formation, impact on complete blood count, and preanalytical rules.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy Challenge: Bacterial Flora in a Smear
Clinical case: vaginal smear microscopy in a 42-year-old patient complaining of discharge. Determine the nature of the bacterial flora found.
Oncohematology
Lymph Node Plasmacytoma in Multiple Myeloma: Cytology
Cytology of a lymph node imprint in a plasmacytoma patient with myeloma: atypical plasma cells and significant neutrophil infiltration.
Lab test interpretation
Ziehl-Neelsen Staining for Acid-Fast Bacilli in Sputum
Microscopic detection of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in sputum smears using Ziehl-Neelsen staining for tuberculosis diagnosis. Learn key features.
Lab test interpretation
Case Study: Cervical Canal Smear Microscopy
A diagnostic exercise in gynecological smear microscopy. Evaluate bacterial morphology in cervical canal discharge and identify the flora.
Hematology
Toxic Neutrophil Changes in a Cat with Peritonitis
Clinical case of a cat with peritonitis: toxic neutrophil changes, Döhle bodies, cytoplasmic foaminess, ring-shaped nuclei, and platelet aggregation.
Hematology
Morphology of Mitotic Figures in Bone Marrow Aspirate
Morphological features of mitotic figures in bone marrow aspirate: microscopy of bone marrow punctate cells at various stages of cell division.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Skin Scrapings: Candida and Malassezia Mycelium
Microscopic examination of skin scrapings in a native preparation with 40% KOH: detection of Candida albicans pseudomycelium and Malassezia furfur mycelium with spores.
Hematology
Differential Diagnosis of Granulated Cells in Blood Smears
Morphological evaluation of highly granulated cells in blood smears during leukocytosis: differential diagnosis of granulocytes and staining effects.
Hematology
Heart-Shaped Nucleus Cell: Morphology and Significance
We examine the morphology of a cell with a heart-shaped nucleus in a microphotograph. We discuss possible causes of this nuclear shape and its diagnostic significance in hematology.