Lab test interpretation
Curschmann's Spirals in Sputum: Microscopic Appearance
Curschmann's spirals in sputum microscopy: morphological features in native preparations and after Romanowsky-Giemsa staining.
Tag
Microscopy
Parasitology
Trichomonas Vaginalis Morphology in Vaginal Smear
Microscopic view of a vaginal smear in trichomoniasis: Trichomonas vaginalis morphology, leukocyte reaction, and concomitant microflora.
Parasitology
Microscopic Examination of Hair in Trichophytosis
Microscopy of hair affected by Trichophyton fungi. Features of detecting mycelial filaments and dermatophyte spores in a native preparation with 20% KOH.
Parasitology
Dicrocoelium dendriticum Eggs in Stool Microscopy
Microscopic identification of Dicrocoelium dendriticum eggs in stool: morphology, size, and diagnostic criteria for dicrocoeliosis.
Hematology
Microscopy Challenge: Unusual Cell in Bone Marrow
Cytological challenge on bone marrow morphology: identify a large cell with abundant cytoplasmic granularity from a photomicrograph of a smear.
Parasitology
Artifacts and False Parasites in Bile Microscopy
Bile microscopy during duodenal intubation: differential diagnosis of parasites, incidental arthropods, pollen, and plant artifacts.
Parasitology
Bile Microscopy Challenge: Identifying Findings
Diagnostic case analysis: unusual motile forms and round structures found in bile sediment. Determine the nature of the objects using light microscopy.
Clinical cases
Microsporum canis and Alternaria Macroconidia in Culture
Microscopic examination of dermatophyte culture: differentiating Microsporum canis macroconidia from Alternaria mold in veterinary practice.
Parasitology
Differential Diagnosis of Microfilariae in Blood Smear
Algorithm for microscopic identification of microfilariae in blood: Brugia malayi, Wuchereria bancrofti, Loa loa, and Mansonella. Collection and staining rules.
Laboratory methods
Erythrocytes in Skin Scrapings After KOH Solution Treatment
Microscopy of skin scrapings in 20% potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution: erythrocyte changes and features of differential diagnosis of artifacts.
Parasitology
Malassezia furfur: Diagnosis of Pityriasis Versicolor
Learn about Malassezia furfur, the causative agent of pityriasis versicolor: clinical presentation and microscopy of potassium hydroxide-treated skin scrapings.
Parasitology
Hepatic Echinococcosis: Echinococcus Protoscolex and Hooks
Microscopic view of liver cyst content in echinococcosis: degenerating protoscolex and free Echinococcus sp. hooks, Giemsa stain.