Hematology
Proplatelets in Blood Smears: Morphology and Formation
Explore the morphological features of proplatelets under smear microscopy. Learn about megakaryocyte extensions and the process of blood platelet formation.
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
Parasitology Case: Brain Biopsy in Neurological Syndrome
Clinical case: acute neurological syndrome after consuming poultry. Examination of a brain biopsy smear and electron microscopy findings.
Oncohematology
Multinucleated Plasma Cells in Multiple Myeloma
Morphology of plasma cells in bone marrow in multiple myeloma: detection of uninucleated and multinucleated atypical plasma cells in the myelogram.
Clinical cases
Cervical Cytology Challenge: Contamination or Candidiasis?
A diagnostic challenge in cervical cytology: how to differentiate candidiasis from artifactual contamination during smear microscopy.
Parasitology
Entamoeba coli Cysts in Stool: Microscopic Identification
Microscopic identification of Entamoeba coli cysts in native stool samples and with Lugol's solution and methylene blue staining.
Lab test interpretation
Interpreting Comprehensive Laboratory Test Results
Key aspects of integrated interpretation for laboratory tests: complete blood count, urinalysis, biochemical markers, and hormonal profile.
Oncohematology
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Monoblasts in Blood Smear
Blood analysis and smear microscopy in acute myeloid leukemia with monocytic differentiation: leukocytosis 83×10⁹/L, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and blastosis.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Gonorrhea Smears: Gram and Methylene Blue Stains
Microscopic detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in urogenital smears: features of methylene blue and Gram staining, and diplococci phagocytosis.
Laboratory methods
Why PCR and Bacterial Culture Results Differ
Exploring reasons for discrepancies between PCR and culture methods, laboratory test sensitivity, and the challenge of sample contamination.
Lab test interpretation
Spheroplasts in Urine Sediment: Microscopy and Causes
Morphology and detection of spheroplasts in urine sediment microscopy. Mechanism of cell wall-deficient bacteria formation during antibiotic therapy.
Oncohematology
Bone Marrow Plasmacytosis: Causes and Differential Diagnosis
Explore the causes of bone marrow plasmacytosis: reactive conditions, MGUS, and multiple myeloma. Understand the features of differential morphological diagnosis.
Oncohematology
Blast vs. Lymphoma Cells: Sysmex WPC Channel Insights
A clinical case demonstrating the differential diagnosis of blasts and atypical lymphocytes in suspected lymphoma using the WPC channel of a Sysmex XN-9100 analyzer.