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Smoker's Cells in Sputum: Alveolar Macrophages
Alveolar macrophages with soot particles ("smoker's cells") in sputum smear in COPD and pneumonia. Microscopic image with Kinyoun stain.
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Alveolar Macrophages in Native Sputum Smear
Microscopy of native sputum smear: morphological features and diagnostic significance of detecting alveolar macrophages in biological material.
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Normal Mesothelium Morphology in Cytology
Cytological features of normal mesothelium: cell morphology, round nucleus, basophilic cytoplasm, and characteristic pink border under the microscope.
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Feline Chylothorax: Pleural Effusion Cytology
Laboratory signs of chylothorax in cats: macroscopic appearance of chyle, effusion cytology with lymphocyte predominance, and main causes of the pathology.
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Hook Effect in Blood Biochemistry: Understanding & Avoiding
Learn about the hook effect in laboratory diagnostics, how it impacts biochemical test results, and strategies to avoid it for accurate interpretation.
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HPV Type 31: Oncogenic Potential and CIN2+ Dysplasia Risk
10-year study on HPV 31's role: CIN2+ frequency in isolated vs. co-infection, cervical cancer risks, and genotyping importance.
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Charcot-Leyden Crystals in Sputum: Microscopic Analysis
Morphology of Charcot-Leyden crystals during microscopy of a native sputum smear from a patient with chronic bronchitis. Magnification x400.
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Candidiasis in Vaginal Smear: Pseudomycelium and Blastospores
Microscopy of a vaginal smear in candidiasis: clusters of blastospores and pseudomycelial filaments of Candida yeast-like fungi. Romanowsky staining.
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Muscle Fibers and Plant Fiber in Coprogram Analysis
Fecal microscopy in coprogram: differential diagnosis of striated muscle fibers and elements of digestible and indigestible plant fiber.
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Waxy Casts in Urine Sediment Microscopy: Morphology & Diagnosis
Explore the morphology of waxy casts in urine sediment microscopy in a patient with renal failure and proteinuria. Understand their formation and diagnostic significance.
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Yeast-like Fungi and Pseudomycelium in Urine Sediment
Urine sediment microscopy in diabetes mellitus: detection of pseudomycelium and Candida yeast-like fungal spores amidst pronounced leukocyturia.
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Cystine Crystals in Urine Sediment: Microscopy in Cystinuria
Microscopy of urine sediment in cystinuria: visualization of pathological hexagonal cystine crystals in a native preparation. An example from veterinary practice.