Hematology
Megaloblasts in Blood Smear with Macrocytic Anemia
A clinical case of severe macrocytic anemia: neutrophil hypersegmentation and megaloblasts in peripheral blood, Sysmex XN analyzer parameters.
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
Monocyte and Giant Platelet in Peripheral Blood Smear
Explore the distinct morphology of monocytes and giant platelets in peripheral blood smears. This guide aids in the microscopic differential diagnosis of formed elements.
Hematology
Blood Smear in Hereditary Spherocytosis: Morphological Features
Morphological features of a blood smear in hereditary spherocytosis: microspherocytes, anisocytosis, Howell-Jolly bodies, and basophilic stippling of erythrocytes.
Lab test interpretation
Critical Hypoglycemia & Errors in Biochemistry Reports
We discuss critical blood glucose levels, the consequences of severe hypoglycemia, and post-analytical errors in biochemical analysis reports.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Vaginal Smear for Flora in Candidiasis & Dysbiosis
Microscopic findings of a female urogenital smear: massive leukocytosis, pronounced coccobacillary flora, mycelial elements, and Candida fungal spores.
Lab test interpretation
Fecal Salt Crystals in Coprogram Microscopy
Discovering salt crystals in native fecal samples during coprograms. Features of microscopy and possible causes of urinary salt contamination.
Hematology
Internuclear Chromatin Bridge in Normoblasts on a Blood Smear
Clinical case: an internuclear chromatin bridge between normoblasts in the peripheral blood of an ICU patient with multiple organ failure.
Oncohematology
Morphological Signs of MDS in Bone Marrow of a Child
A clinical case of MDS in a 1-year-old child: Harlequin cells, basophilic stippling of erythrocytes, and dyserythropoiesis in a bone marrow smear.
Parasitology
Microscopy of Helminth Eggs and Protozoan Cysts in the Lab
Microscopic diagnosis of parasitic invasions: an atlas for differentiating intestinal protozoan cysts, helminth eggs, and larvae in stool samples.
Oncohematology
Gaucher-like Cells in Bone Marrow Smear in CML
Morphology of Gaucher-like cells in a bone marrow smear from a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Differential diagnosis and cytology.
Oncohematology
Acute Leukemia in Elderly: Blood Smear Blastosis
Clinical case of acute leukemia: hyperleukocytosis 142×10⁹/L, severe anemia, and blasts in peripheral blood smear. Differential diagnosis and management.
Oncohematology
Atypical Lymphocytes in Lymphoma: Blood and Bone Marrow
A clinical case of lymphoma: atypical lymphoid cells in peripheral blood and bone marrow, nuclear polymorphism, and a rare trinucleated cell.