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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.
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Microscopy
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.
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Fecal Microscopy: Differentiating Elements in Coprograms
A detailed study of small elements in coprograms: microscopy of native fecal samples and evaluation of structures with Lugol's solution and methylene blue staining.
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Prostate Secretion Candidiasis: Blastospores and Pseudomycelium
Microscopy of prostate secretion in mycosis: detection of budding blastospores and pseudomycelial filaments of fungi, Romanowsky stain.
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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.
Parasitology
Trichomonads in Cervical Canal Smear: A Case Study
Morphological features of trichomoniasis in a cervical canal smear (locus C). Microscopic examination of discharge with a pronounced leukocyte reaction.
Parasitology
Differential Diagnosis of Helminth Eggs in Stool Samples
A clinical case illustrating the differential diagnosis of helminth eggs and plant artifacts during stool microscopy. Key criteria for parasite identification.
Parasitology
Microscopy of Trichomonas vaginalis in a Vaginal Smear
Microscopic diagnosis of Trichomonas vaginalis in a stained vaginal smear: differentiating it from leukocytes and epithelial cells. Key features and challenges.
Parasitology
Echinococcus Scolex Morphology in Microscopic Examination
Microscopic view of echinococcosis: Echinococcus granulosus scolices and hooks in cyst fluid. Laboratory diagnosis of parasitic invasion.
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Acid Ammonium Urate Crystals in Urine Sediment
Morphology of acid ammonium urate (ammonium biurate) crystals in urine sediment. Microscopic examination of a native preparation at ×400 magnification.
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Cystine Crystals in Urine Sediment Microscopy
Morphological features of cystine crystals in urine sediment in cystinuria. Identification of characteristic hexagonal plates during microscopy.