Fundamentals of Histology Flashcards
What are neutrophils associated with
Acute inflammation
What are lymphocytes and plasma cells associated with
Chronic inflammation (lymphomas)
What are eosinophils associated with (3)
Allergic reactions.
Parasitic infections.
Tumours (e.g. Hodgkin’s disease)
What are macrophages associated with (2)
Late acute inflammation. Chronic inflammation (including granulomas)
Name a few types of tumours (3)
Carcinoma.
Sarcoma.
Melanoma.
What are the histological characteristics of squamous cell carcinomas (2)
Keratin production.
Inercellular bridges.
What are the histological characteristics of adenocarcinomas
Mucin producing glands
What are some sites of origin of squamous cancers (6)
Skin Head and neck. Oesophagus. Anus. Cervix. Vagina.
What stain can be used to stain for glandular epithelium
Mucin stain
What are some sites of origin of adenocarcinomas (5)
Lung. Breast. Stomach. Colon. Pancreas.
What stain is used to detect melanoma
Fontana stain
What are the two types of stain (2)
(Histo)chemical
Immunohistochemical
What are histochemical stains based on (2)
Based on the chemical reaction between the stain and a specific component of the tissue.
The product of this reaction has a specific colour or other property which can be identified.
What stain is used to detect haemochromatisis
Prussian blue stains iron stain positive
What stain is used to detect amyloid
Congo red positive
