Hematology Case 53
Hematology Case 53
Presented By Dr Ghada M. Balah
Released on 18-4-2021Patient Data
Patient Data
42 year old male
Clinical Data
Clinical Data
Fever
Admitted as a suspected case of COVID19
CBC and peripheral smear was sent for the lab. (See below)
Related Laboratory Results
Related Laboratory Results
CBC:
- WBC: 4.5x103 /uL .
- HGB: 8.5 g/dL.
- Platelet: 85x103 /uL.
Case Picture(s) / Photo(s)
Case Picture(s) / Photo(s)
Comment / Findings
Comment / Findings
Blood film screening showed many schizont, gametocytes and rings of malaria (Plasmodium Vivax) confirmed with thick film and rapid test.
Final Diagnosis
Final Diagnosis
A case of Malaria (Plasmodium) Vivax. The treating physician was informed to start treatment.