Lab test interpretation
Candida Pseudomycelium and Blastospores in a Vaginal Smear
Microscopy of a vaginal smear in candidiasis: detection of pseudomycelium and blastospores of Candida fungi in a pregnant patient.
Tag
Pregnancy
Parasitology
Trichomoniasis in Pregnancy: Vaginal Smear Microscopy
A clinical case of detecting Trichomonas vaginalis and massive leukocytosis in a genital tract smear from a pregnant patient at 38 weeks.
Hemostasis
Giant Platelets in Blood Smear During Pregnancy
Why do pregnant women develop giant platelets? Features of active thrombopoiesis and the morphology of young macroplatelets in a blood smear.
Parasitology
Trichomonads in Urine and Vaginal Discharge of a Pregnant Woman
A clinical case of flagellated protozoa (trichomonads) found in a Nechiporenko urine test and vaginal discharge of a pregnant woman at 38-39 weeks.
Hematology
Megaloblasts and Dyserythropoiesis in Anemia During Pregnancy
Bone marrow morphology in severe mixed-origin anemia in a pregnant woman: megaloblasts, signs of dyserythropoiesis, and mitoses in the aspirate.
Parasitology
Trichomonas Vaginalis in Vaginal Smear During Pregnancy
Microscopy of genital tract discharge smear during pregnancy: identification of Trichomonas vaginalis, leukocyte reaction, and co-existing microflora.
Parasitology
Trichomonads in Gynecological Smear During Pregnancy
A clinical case of Trichomonas vaginalis detection in a vaginal smear from a pregnant woman at 36 weeks: cytological findings and differential microscopy.
Lab test interpretation
Fern Sign: Crystallization Test in Pregnancy Diagnostics
Microscopy of a vaginal smear: the phenomenon of cervical mucus crystallization in the form of fern leaves for diagnosing premature rupture of membranes.
Clinical cases
Candidiasis in Pregnancy: Spores and Mycelium in Smear
Microscopic findings of vulvovaginal candidiasis in a pregnant woman: yeast spores and mycelium in a smear, methylene blue stain.
Hematology
Schistocytes in Postpartum Thrombotic Microangiopathy
Clinical case of 5% schistocytes in a postpartum blood smear: differential diagnosis of TMA, atypical HUS, TTP, and HELLP syndrome.
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
Microscopy Challenge: Single Object in Kato Stool Sample
Diagnostic challenge: a single object found in a Kato stool smear during the examination of a pregnant woman. Try to identify the finding from the photo.