Parasitology
Sarcoptes scabiei Mite in Skin Scrape Microscopy
Microscopic findings of scabies: detection of a female Sarcoptes scabiei mite and eggs with larvae in a skin scrape preparation for diagnosis.
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Skin Scrape
Parasitology
Microscopy of Skin Scrape for Scabies: Sarcoptes scabiei
Microscopic examination of a skin scrape in scabies. Detection of Sarcoptes scabiei mites and their eggs in a native preparation.
Parasitology
Parasitology Case: Microscopic Examination of Skin Scrape
A clinical parasitology case: diagnose and identify parasite forms observed during microscopic examination of a patient's skin scrape.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Skin Scrapings: Candida and Malassezia Mycelium
Microscopic examination of skin scrapings in a native preparation with 40% KOH: detection of Candida albicans pseudomycelium and Malassezia furfur mycelium with spores.
Parasitology
Detection of Demodex Mites in Native Skin Scrapings
Microscopic examination of skin scrapings with 40% alkali: identification of Demodex mites (D. folliculorum, D. brevis) for laboratory diagnosis of demodicosis.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Skin and Nail Scrapings for Pathogenic Fungi
Examples of skin and nail scraping microscopy in mycoses: visualization of mycelial threads, arthrospore chains, and pathogenic fungal elements in native preparations.
Parasitology
Demodex Mite in Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Scraping
A case report of a Demodex mite found in a forehead skin scraping from a male patient with basal cell carcinoma. Microscopic findings of the cytological preparation.
Parasitology
Demodex Mites in Skin Scrapings: Microscopic Findings
Accidental discovery of Demodex mites during microscopic examination of a skin scraping for pathogenic fungi. Morphology of the causative agent of demodicosis.
Parasitology
Case Study: Identifying a Mite in a Facial Skin Scrape
A clinical case: a patient with facial erythema underwent a skin scrape for Demodex. Microscopy revealed a mite. Try to identify the parasite.
Clinical cases
Cytological Features of Basal Cell Carcinoma in Skin Scrapes
Cytological signs of basal cell carcinoma in skin scrapes: dense clusters of basaloid cells, high N/C ratio, moderate nuclear polymorphism, and interstitial substance.
Lab test interpretation
Fungal Mycelium in Groin Skin Scraping: Mycosis Diagnosis
Microscopic view of a skin scraping from the groin folds: clusters of fungal mycelium filaments in a native preparation, indicative of inguinal dermatophytosis (epidermophytosis).
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Foot Skin Scraping: Pathogenic Fungal Mycelium
Microscopic examination of a native foot skin scraping preparation in mycosis. Detection of branching pathogenic fungal mycelium among epidermal scales.