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Striated Muscle Fibers in Coprogram: Diagnostic Value
Morphology of undigested striated muscle fibers in a native stool sample. Diagnostic significance of creatorrhea in coprogram analysis.
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Coprogram: Microscopic Elements in a Stool Smear
Key microscopic elements in a coprogram: digestible fiber, muscle fibers, extracellular starch, mycelium, and yeast spores in a stool smear.
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Squamous Keratinizing Epithelium in Urine Sediment
Morphological features and microscopy of squamous keratinizing epithelium in urine sediment during general clinical analysis.
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Macrophages in Urine Sediment with Hemolytic Anemia
A clinical case of macrophages found in the urine sediment of a child with hemolytic anemia. Microscopy of native preparation and erythrocyte detritus.
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Differential Diagnosis of Hypotrophy in Children
Diagnostic algorithm for hypotrophy in children: assessment of clinical signs, somatic pathologies, infections, and complete blood count parameters.
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Vitamin D-Deficient Rickets in an Adolescent: A Clinical Case
A clinical case of vitamin D-deficient rickets in an adolescent misdiagnosed as arthritis: 25(OH)D, parathyroid hormone, and alkaline phosphatase in diagnosis.
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Critical Hypoglycemia & Errors in Biochemistry Reports
We discuss critical blood glucose levels, the consequences of severe hypoglycemia, and post-analytical errors in biochemical analysis reports.
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Diagnosing Pediatric Arterial Hypertension: An Algorithm
An algorithm for the differential diagnosis of secondary arterial hypertension in children, including laboratory and instrumental search criteria.
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Algorithm for Differential Diagnosis of Hypomagnesemia
A laboratory algorithm for the differential diagnosis of hypomagnesemia based on the assessment of urinary magnesium excretion, extrarenal, and renal losses.
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Elevated ALT, AST, and GGT: Differential Diagnosis
Clinical case review: isolated elevation of ALT, AST, and gamma-GT in a 36-year-old woman. Calculation of de Ritis ratio, search for causes, and examination plan.
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Elevated Amylase: Causes and Diagnostic Algorithm
Exploring non-pancreatic hyperamylasemia, the role of salivary gland involvement and macroamylasemia, and a clinical algorithm for patient evaluation.
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Ferritin Test Limitations in Inflammation and Fever
Why you shouldn't test ferritin during fever and inflammation: the role of acute phase proteins, and changes in MCV and MCHC indices in anemia of chronic disease.