What morphological characteristics of the following cell types ...

[j.rubin]

What morphological characteristics of the following cell types will help the technologist differentiate them?
 
  a. Mesothelial cells
  b. Adenocarcinoma
  c. Leukemic blasts
  d. Small-cell carcinoma
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has fluid collected from his knee. The fluid has crystals that have a notched-plate shape. They are also birefringent. These crystals are most likely:
 
  a. Calcium pyrophosphate
  b. Monosodium urate
  c. Steroid
  d. Cholesterol

[frejo]

Answer to Question 1

Answer:
Mesothelial cell: large cells with homogeneous, smooth-appearing chromatin, no nucleoli present, usually individual; can be individualized or in clumps. Can also be multinucleated and/or reactive.
Adenocarcinoma: large-to-giant cell, heterogeneous partially clumped chromatin, jagged nuclear membrane, usually clumped with other cells.
Leukemic blasts: open, lacelike chromatin pattern, small to moderate in size, with nucleoli, slightly basophilic cytoplasm, and smooth nuclear membrane.
Small-cell carcinoma: moderate to large in size, homogeneous chromatin with a slightly coarse appearance, no nucleoli present, irregular, jagged nuclear membrane, usually in clumps with other cells.

Answer to Question 2

Correct answer: D

[j.rubin]

Excellent

[rleezy04]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it