11 results
African Trypanosomiasis - The examination was notable for the two erythematous lesions, each measuring 3 to
peripheral-blood smear ... most likely T. brucei ... Clinical #Derm #Pathology ... #Smear #Microscopy ... TrypanosomaBrucei #NEJM
Borrelia recurrentis Infection - Spirochetes were visible (arrows), a finding that suggested louseborne relapsing fever #Clinical
fever #Clinical #Pathology ... #Recurrentis #Smear ... #Microscopy #NEJM
Urinary Tract Tuberculosis - Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed mild dilatation of the
D) #Clinical #Radiology ... #Pathology #CT ... Tuberculosis #Pyuria #Smear ... AcidFastBacilli #Microscopy #NEJM
Identification of Trypanosoma brucei vs Trypanosoma cruzi
The best, easiest way to distinguish Trypanosoma species: size of
of Trypanosoma brucei ... smaller than T. brucei ... #Trypanosoma #brucei ... comparison #diagnosis #microbiology ... #blood #smear #
Peripheral-Blood Smear. A peripheral-blood smear (Wright’s stain) shows spherocytes (selectively indicated by arrows). #Clinical #Pathology #Spherocytosis
Peripheral-Blood Smear ... peripheral-blood smear ... #Clinical #Pathology ... HereditarySpherocytosis #NEJM
Disseminated Cysticercosis - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head revealed diffuse hyperintense septated cystic lesions
#Clinical #Radiology ... #Pathology #MRI ... Solium #Microscopy #NEJM
Salmonella Aspiration on Microscopy

66 y/o male with history of coronary artery disease presents with abdominal pain.
international radiology ... Microscopy #clinical #pathology ... #microbiology
Grouped Pustules on an Erythematous Base - On physical examination, grouped, coalescing pustules that had scalloped
stain (Tzanck smear ... Clinical #Derm #Pathology ... Pustules #Tzsanck #Smear ... #Microscopy #NEJM
Placenta Increta - Antenatal ultrasonography suggested placenta accreta (Panel A), with the appearance of irregular vascular
#Clinical #Radiology ... #Pathology #OBGyn ... US #Microscopy #NEJM
Perirenal Extramedullary Hematopoiesis - Magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen, performed without the administration of contrast
hematopoiesis #cilnical #Radiology ... #Pathology #Honc ... ExtramedullaryHematopoiesis #Microscopy #NEJM