Mycosis fungicides (MF), on extremely rare occasions, can be associated with vesiculobullous eruptions. We describe a 74-year-old man with previous documented histopathologic diagnosis of poikilodermic type of MF who recently developed some flaccid acral bullae on erythemoatous MF plaque and normal skin. Histopathology and direct immunoflourscence studies revealed extensive lichenoid chan...

in peripheral blood smear is a rare occurrence and usually a cause for concern. However, some studies correlate schizontaemia to current or impending symptoms and/ or hyperparasitaemia1, while other studies do not indicate severity and same was observed in uncomplicated cases2. A potential confounder for the clinical consideration of the presence of schizonts may be the missed diagnosis of othe...

background: in recent years, the widespread use of microwave producing instruments specially mobile phones; result in growing concern regarding the possible effects associated with these waves on human health. in the present study investigated the genotoxic effects of mobile phone radiation in adult mice (balb/c) and their embryos. methods: in this experimental research pregnant mice were irrad...

Background: Mutations in beta-globin are the cause of a widespread condition known as sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle cells organ damage, hemolysis blood cells, weakness, and sometimes even death. SCD can be effectively managed mortality reduced through early detection. This protocol’s study aims to evaluate sensitivity specificity sickling test, peripheral smear, ...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE A reliable and reproducible report from a laboratory needs internal quality control within the laboratory and participation in external proficiency testing programmes (EPTP). This study conducted at the Department of Haematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, which has been conducting an EPTP since 1992, was undertaken to assess the efficacy ...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The present study was undertaken to find out a new easy method in the diagnosis of malaria by centrifuged buffy coat smear, which was found to be a feasible and reasonable procedure. METHODS Blood samples collected from 120 patients suspected of malaria were subjected to all three diagnostic modalities-peripheral blood smear (PS), centrifuged buffy coat smear (CBCS) an...

Background: The novel coronavirus is responsible for a widespread pandemic, causing multiple clinical manifestations. Peripheral blood films have shown changes in white cell (WBC) morphology and counts, as well platelet abnormalities. Atypical reactive lymphocytes may also be observed the film, which suggests mild leukoerythroblastosis. Objectives: present study aimed to evaluate hematological ...

The cell in Image BCI-01 is a nucleated red blood cell (RBC). Although nucleated RBCs do not normally appear in the peripheral blood of an adult, it is not unexpected in this patient’s condition owing to hematopoietic bone marrow stress. Nucleated RBCs are immature erythrocytes that still retain their nucleus. The cell in this image is typical of those most often seen in the peripheral blood of...

A 69-year-old man had lethargy and lower-back pain for several months. His physical findings showed mild congestive heart failure and no focal neurologic signs. The CBC was normal except for thrombocytopenia. Renal and hepatic function were normal. A sedimentation rate was markedly elevated, and his peripheral smear ( 40) is shown. The stacking of cells (rouleaux formation) facilitates the rate...

sickle cell disease is a genetic haemoglobinopathy with consequent haemolysis and anaemia. it is of interest to study its effect on red cell indices beside haemoglobin concentration.the objective of the study is to determine the values of red cell indices in preschool-age children with sickle cell anaemia.we conducted a cross-sectional study including 97 children with sickle cell anaemia aged s...