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Nasal Secretion Cytology: Cells in Rhinocytogram
Morphology of nasal secretion cells: identification of eosinophils, neutrophils, and epithelial cells during microscopy of a nasal smear (rhinocytogram).
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Plasma Cells in Cerebrospinal Fluid: A Clinical Case
Morphology of plasma cells in a stained cerebrospinal fluid smear from a patient after cerebellar glioblastoma resection. Romanowsky stain, x1000 magnification.
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Cystine Crystals in Urine Sediment: Microscopy
Morphological features of cystine crystals in urine sediment: differentiating hexagonal plates from leukocytes and erythrocytes during microscopy.
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Stool Microscopy: Round Elements in Lugol's Prep
A diagnostic challenge in stool microscopy: round elements were found in a Lugol's solution preparation from an elderly patient. What could they be?
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Leptotrichia Bacteria in Urine Sediment: Microscopic Analysis
Morphological features of Leptotrichia (Leptothrix) bacteria in urine sediment microscopy: identification of filamentous bacteria in a native preparation.
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Renal Epithelial Cells in Urine Sediment: Morphology
Renal tubular epithelial cells in urine sediment: morphological features, microscopic identification, and clinical significance in kidney diseases.
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Charcot-Leyden Crystals in Infant Coprogram: A Case Study
Charcot-Leyden crystals detected during stool microscopy in a 4-month-old infant. This article discusses the diagnostic significance of this eosinophilic inflammation marker.
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Urine Amylase Determination by Caraway Method in Pancreatitis
Examples of sharp increases in urine diastase and blood amylase post-holidays. Features of 1:10 and 1:100 urine dilution in the amyloclastic analysis method.
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Coprogram Exercise: Identifying a Spiral Structure in Stool
A diagnostic exercise in stool microscopy. A student found an unusual spiral structure in a sample. Try to determine the nature of this finding.
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Clarithromycin Crystalluria in General Urinalysis
A clinical case of drug-induced crystalluria due to clarithromycin: macroscopic appearance and crystal morphology in urine sediment.
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Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Urine Sediment Microscopy
Morphology of calcium oxalate crystals in urine sediment: monohydrate in dumbbell shape and dihydrate as an envelope under light microscopy.
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Amoxicillin Crystals in Urine Sediment: Microscopic Analysis
Morphology of amoxicillin crystals in urine sediment by phase-contrast, light, and polarized microscopy: diagnosing drug-induced crystalluria.