Clinical cases
Cytology of Hobnail Variant Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Cytological features of hobnail variant papillary thyroid carcinoma: comet and bowling pin-shaped cells, pseudoinclusions, and diagnostic criteria.
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Diagnostics
Lab test interpretation
Candida Pseudomycelium Morphology in Vaginal Smear
Microscopy features of vaginal flora smear in candidiasis: bizarre forms of Candida pseudomycelium, leukocytes, and epithelial cells.
Education
International Day of Laboratory Diagnostics Specialist
April 15 marks the International Day of Laboratory Diagnostics Specialist. Congratulations to clinical and diagnostic laboratory staff.
Lab test interpretation
Interpreting Laboratory Test Results: A Hematology Guide
Learn clinical interpretation of lab tests, understand discrepancies in blood biochemistry, iron, and ferritin levels. A guide for hematology professionals.
Laboratory methods
Clinical Laboratory Physician and Technician Vacancies in Vologda
The Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory of the Vologda Oncology Dispensary is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics Physician and a Laboratory Assistant. Learn about the scope of research and contact details.
Lab test interpretation
Renal Epithelial Cells with Fatty Degeneration in Urine
Morphology of renal epithelial cells with fatty degeneration in urine sediment: microscopy of native preparation, size and light refraction of lipid droplets.
Lab test interpretation
Fungal Mycelium in Nail Scraping Microscopy for Onychomycosis
Microscopic examination of a nail plate scraping for suspected onychomycosis. Detection of branching fungal mycelial threads in a native preparation.
Parasitology
Parasitology Case: Muscle Larval Capsules
A parasitology case: calcified capsules with spiral larvae found in the muscles of a deceased driver. Identify the helminthiasis and its impact on the car accident.
Lab test interpretation
Cervical Cytology Case: Identifying Linear Structures
A clinical case in cervical cytology from a 30-year-old postpartum woman: determine the origin of unusual linear structures in the cytological smear.
Parasitology
Microscopy in Demodicosis: Detecting the Demodex Mite
Microscopic diagnosis of demodicosis affecting skin and eyelashes. Morphological features of the Demodex mite in a native preparation under a light microscope.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy Challenge: Elements in a Vaginal Flora Smear
A clinical case study on vaginal flora smear microscopy in a 25-year-old patient. Methylene blue stain, 100x objective. What elements are visible in the preparation?
Lab test interpretation
Urine Sediment Microscopy: A Diagnostic Exercise
A diagnostic exercise on laboratory examination of urine sediment: identify structures found during light microscopy of a native preparation.