A 40-year-old woman presented with a 2 year history of intermittent left upper quadrant pain. The clinical examination and blood tests were normal, but the pain persisted. An ultrasound scan of the abdomen revealed a hypoechoic mass in the spleen which was further investigated by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUK NEQAS (H) developed and instigated a pilot scheme for digital morphology, which was accessed by participants over the internet in order to assess the viability of using high quality images as an educational tool for continuing professional development. The pilot scheme was trialled over a 2-year period with eight releases totalling 16 morphology cases. Digital images allowed participating individuals to examine and comment on exactly the same cells and compare their findings with those of other participants, consensus data from traditional glass slide surveys and expert opinion.
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