Oncohematology
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in Lymph Node Imprint
Cytological features of a lymph node imprint in a 78-year-old female patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL non-GCB). Morphological description.
Tag
Microscopy
Clinical cases
Urethral Smear Microscopy: Detecting Neisseria gonorrhoeae
A clinical case of Neisseria gonorrhoeae detection in a urethral smear from a 34-year-old man. Microscopic findings of Gram-negative diplococci within neutrophils.
Hematology
Bone Marrow Macrophages: Morphology of Stromal Cells
Morphological features of bone marrow macrophages and stromal cells during aspirate microscopy: cytoplasmic vacuolization and phagocytosis.
Hematology
Bone Marrow Erythroid Hyperplasia in Splenomegaly Case
A 56-year-old male with splenomegaly: complete blood count, erythroid expansion, and erythrocyte morphology in myelogram.
Parasitology
Babesiosis (Piroplasmosis): Detecting Babesia in Blood Smears
Microscopy of blood smears in babesiosis (piroplasmosis): paired pear-shaped Babesia inclusions in erythrocytes, thrombocytopenia, and cytolysis in blood tests.
Hematology
Proerythroblast: Morphological Features of the Cell
Morphological criteria of proerythroblasts: nucleus structure, delicate reticular chromatin, nucleoli, and basophilic cytoplasm of erythroid cells.
Oncohematology
Acute Leukemia in a Rat: Blast Morphology in Blood Smear
A case of acute leukemia in a rat: leukocytosis 258×10⁹/L, total infiltration with blast cells. Blood smear microscopy, Romanowsky-Giemsa stain.
Lab test interpretation
Amorphous Urates in Urine Sediment: Laboratory Diagnostics
Macroscopic appearance and microscopy of acidic urine sediment in pronounced uraturia: brick-pink sediment and amorphous urates in the field of view.
Lab test interpretation
Waxy Casts in Urine Sediment Microscopy: Morphology & Diagnosis
Explore the morphology of waxy casts in urine sediment microscopy in a patient with renal failure and proteinuria. Understand their formation and diagnostic significance.
Hematology
Bacteria and Fungi in Blood Smears: Sepsis or Artifact?
How to distinguish true bacteremia in sepsis from blood smear contamination and staining artifacts. Analysis of microscopic findings and fungal spores.
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.
Parasitology
Opisthorchiasis Diagnosis via Duodenal Intubation
A case of detecting adult Opisthorchis felineus and parasite eggs in duodenal contents during microscopy. Features of laboratory diagnostics.