Parasitology
Opisthorchis and Clonorchis Eggs in Duodenal Contents
Microscopic detection of Opisthorchis and Clonorchis fluke eggs in duodenal contents. Morphological features of these parasites.
Tag
Microscopy
Lab test interpretation
Mold Mycelium in Sputum Microscopy: Lab Diagnostics
Microscopic examination of native sputum: detection of branching mold mycelium filaments in clinical laboratory diagnostics. A case study from Smolensk.
Clinical cases
Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis: Diagnosing Nocardia in a Wound
A clinical case of primary cutaneous nocardiosis. Identification of filamentous branching Nocardia abscessus/asiatica rods by microscopy and culture.
Parasitology
Morphology of Hymenolepis nana and Ascaris lumbricoides Eggs
Microscopy of dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana) and roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) eggs: comparative helminth morphology in laboratory diagnostics.
Laboratory methods
Preanalytics of a Flora Smear: Spermatozoa in the Sample
A clear example of gross violation of preparation rules for a flora smear test: spermatozoa found in a female sample. Preanalytical stage errors.
Oncohematology
Berezovsky-Sternberg Cells in Hodgkin's Disease
Morphology of Berezovsky-Sternberg cells and Hodgkin cells in cytological preparations of lymph nodes in Hodgkin's lymphoma. Features and microscopy.
Clinical cases
Cytology Case: Cervical Smear in Menopause
A self-assessment clinical case: Papanicolaou-stained cervical smear from a menopausal woman. Interpret the microscopic findings.
Oncohematology
Microscopy Exercise: Identifying Cells in a Blood Smear
A clinical question on peripheral blood smear microscopy: help identify leukocyte morphology and perform differential diagnosis of pathology.
Parasitology
Entamoeba moshkovskii: Morphology and Pathogenicity
Entamoeba moshkovskii is a protozoan of the genus Entamoeba, capable of causing diarrheal syndrome. Morphology of trophozoites and differential diagnosis of the parasite.
Parasitology
Blastocystis hominis Morphology in Stool Microscopy
Learn about the microscopic identification of Blastocystis hominis: morphology of vacuolar forms in native stool preparations and Wright-Giemsa staining.
Parasitology
Diagnostic Challenge: Identifying Objects in Stool
A parasitology clinical case: inclusions found in stool samples from a patient with anemia and dyspepsia. Identify the microscopic findings.
Lab test interpretation
Cytology Case: ThinPrep Cervical Smear Diagnosis
A diagnostic challenge in liquid-based cytology: microscopic findings of a gynecological ThinPrep smear from a 32-year-old patient. Identify the pathology.