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Microscopy Challenge: Cells Found in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Clinical case: CSF analysis in a 56-year-old woman with prolonged fever and positive meningeal symptoms. How to characterize the cells in the counting chamber?

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CSF sample in a counting chamber, field of view with cells
CSF sample in a counting chamber, field of view with cells
CSF microscopy in a counting chamber, cells between grid lines
CSF microscopy in a counting chamber, cells between grid lines
Cells in the chamber for counting formed elements of CSF
Cells in the chamber for counting formed elements of CSF
Field of view of the counting chamber with the CSF cells under study
Field of view of the counting chamber with the CSF cells under study
Microphotograph for the task of evaluating cells in CSF
Microphotograph for the task of evaluating cells in CSF
Studying cell morphology in a counting chamber during CSF analysis
Studying cell morphology in a counting chamber during CSF analysis

Anonymous question from a subscriber. Colleagues’ help is needed. Material: cerebrospinal fluid. A 56-year-old woman. Admitted with prolonged fever, positive meningeal symptoms. How to describe these cells?

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