Convolutional neural network-based malaria diagnosis from focus stack of blood smear images acquired using custom-built slide scanner.
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DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201700003
Abstract: The present paper introduces a focus stacking-based approach for automated quantitative detection of Plasmodium falciparum malaria from blood smear. For the detection, a custom designed convolutional neural network (CNN) operating on focus stack of images… read more here.
Keywords: focus stack; malaria; blood smear; convolutional neural ... See more keywords
Validation rules for blood smear revision after automated hematological testing using Mindray CAL‐8000
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22067
Abstract: This article was aimed to test the use of validation rules for blood smear review after automated hematological testing using Mindray CAL‐8000 (two hematological analyzers and one autoslider). read more here.
Keywords: rules blood; blood smear; hematological testing; testing using ... See more keywords
Phagocytized Candida albicans in the peripheral blood smear of a girl with Crohn disease
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2016.11.009
Abstract: A 4-year-old girl with Crohn disease (CD) was repeatedly hospitalized for exacerbation of CD. She was treated with oral tacrolimus, prednisolone, methotrexate, and 6-mercaptopurine. Additionally, total parenteral nutrition was administered through a central venous catheter… read more here.
Keywords: girl crohn; blood smear; peripheral blood; blood ... See more keywords
Disseminated histoplasmosis in a renal transplantation recipient: Peripheral blood smear was the key
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2021.08.001
Abstract: Disseminated histoplasmosis is common in immunocompromised patients such as patients with AIDS, hematologic malignancies, transplant recipients, and those on prolonged corticosteroid use. We report the case of a 53-year-old man with a history of end-stage… read more here.
Keywords: renal transplantation; blood smear; disseminated histoplasmosis; peripheral blood ... See more keywords
An interactive e-learning module on peripheral blood smear analysis is an effective option for teaching pathology trainees.
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqad014
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study compares the effectiveness of an interactive e-learning module with a traditional text-based method for teaching peripheral blood smear analysis. METHODS Pathology trainees at Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency programs were… read more here.
Keywords: smear analysis; blood smear; pathology; peripheral blood ... See more keywords
Unusual blood smear with multiple stages of plasmodium falciparum infection and intraleukocytic malaria pigments in an expatriate with severe malaria and delayed clearance of parasites.
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taad012
Abstract: A French expatriate in Ethiopia presented with severe Plasmodium falciparum infection. The blood smear was remarkable associating multiple stages of parasites including circulating schizonts with a high rate of intraleukocytic malaria pigments. Under artesunate treatment,… read more here.
Keywords: plasmodium falciparum; malaria pigments; multiple stages; intraleukocytic malaria ... See more keywords
A Case Report of Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: The Peripheral Blood Smear Lights the Diagnosis.
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DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002032
Abstract: We report on a 12-year-old boy with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, on who had an erroneous diagnosis as chronic immune thrombocytopenia. The patient presented with complaints of jaundice and skin rash. Laboratory analysis showed nonimmune… read more here.
Keywords: thrombocytopenic purpura; thrombotic thrombocytopenic; blood smear; peripheral blood ... See more keywords
Feature Masking on Non-Overlapping Regions for Detecting Dense Cells in Blood Smear Image
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DOI: 10.1109/tmi.2023.3234688
Abstract: Detecting cells in blood smear images is of great significance for automatic diagnosis of blood diseases. However, this task is rather challenging, mainly because there are dense cells that are often overlapping, making some of… read more here.
Keywords: dense cells; blood smear; overlapping regions; cells blood ... See more keywords
Live remote digital microscopy in peripheral blood smear evaluation: Intraobserver concordance and experience
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DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.12914
Abstract: Peripheral blood smear (PBS) review is a routine laboratory test which requires pathologist's interpretation when abnormal indices, atypical cells, or critical findings are identified. Real‐time remote digital microscopy (DM) can potentially facilitate rapid review when… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; digital microscopy; blood smear; peripheral blood ... See more keywords
Diagnosis of disseminated Talaromyces marneffei infection by examination of a peripheral blood smear
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DOI: 10.1111/ijlh.13623
Abstract: We report a 40yearold male AIDS patient who presented to our emergency department with chief complaints of generalized weakness, sore throat, stomachache, and weight loss in the previous two weeks. He was diagnosed with AIDS… read more here.
Keywords: peripheral blood; diagnosis disseminated; examination; blood smear ... See more keywords
Disseminated histoplasmosis diagnosed through blood smear
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0378-2022
Abstract: On physical examination, he had hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice 3+/4+, dyspnea, SaPO2 93%, and whitish plaques on the tongue. Complementary tests revealed upper gastrointestinal bleeding on endoscopy; interstitial infiltrate, lymph node enlargement, and bronchial thickening on chest… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosed blood; disseminated histoplasmosis; blood smear; blood ... See more keywords