Oncohematology
Blasts and Normoblasts in Blood Smear with Leukopenia
A clinical case of blasts and normoblasts in a peripheral blood smear with leukopenia (3.02×10⁹/L). Microscopy features and differential count.
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.
Hematology
Morphology of Giant Nucleated Axolotl Erythrocytes
Morphology of axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) erythrocytes: giant nucleated cells with dense chromatin and an average MCV of 8000–12000 fL.
Lab test interpretation
Morphology of Candida in Papanicolaou Cervical Smears
Features of detecting Candida fungi in cervical smears stained by Papanicolaou: pseudomycelium, blastospores, and inflammatory epithelial changes.
Lab test interpretation
Fern Test for Amniotic Fluid Leakage Diagnosis
Microscopic crystallization (fern phenomenon) upon drying amniotic fluid. A diagnostic method for ruptured fetal membranes.
Parasitology
Trichomonas Vaginalis in a Vaginal Smear: A Case Study
A 73-year-old patient's vaginal smear revealed Trichomonas vaginalis. This case highlights the microscopic features of severe inflammation and protozoan morphology.
Oncohematology
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Blast Morphology and Auer Rods
A clinical case of acute myeloid leukemia with pancytopenia: blast morphology with Auer rods, positive myeloperoxidase, and complete blood count data.
Parasitology
Opisthorchis and Clonorchis Eggs in Duodenal Contents
Microscopic detection of Opisthorchis and Clonorchis fluke eggs in duodenal contents. Morphological features of these parasites.
Hematology
Erythrocytes in Native Pleural Fluid Smear
Microscopy of native pleural fluid smear: detection of anisocytosis, poikilocytosis, echinocytes, and schistocytes in an anemic patient.
Parasitology
Microscopic Diagnosis of Helminth Eggs and Protozoa
Microscopic features of parasites in stool and blood: eggs of Schistosoma, Ascaris, pinworms, hookworms, dwarf tapeworms, Giardia cysts, and trypanosomes.
Hematology
Neutrophilic Leukocytosis and Normoblastosis in Blood Smear
Blood analysis and smear microscopy of an ICU patient: neutrophilic leukocytosis, anemia, normoblasts, and large platelets in critical condition.
Hematology
Cytological Bone Marrow Examination in Anemia
A clinical case of cytological bone marrow aspirate examination in a 64-year-old patient with anemia and moderate leukocytosis. Hematopoietic cell morphology.
Parasitology
Trichomonads and Diplococci in a Vaginal Smear
Microscopic image of a mixed infection in a vaginal smear: Trichomonas vaginalis, diplococci, and a pronounced leukocyte reaction indicating inflammation.