Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Henle nerve fiber layer corresponds to which histological layer of the retina?
A
Outer plexiform layer
2
Q
Grocott hexamine silver stains…..
A
fungi and acanthamoeba black.
3
Q
Haematoxylin stains
A
acids purple (it is basic)
4
Q
Eosin stains
A
bases pink (it is acidic)
5
Q
Alcian blue stains
A
mucopolysaccharides classically seen in macular dystrophy of the cornea
6
Q
Oil red O stains
A
lipid red (e.g. sebaceous gland carcinoma)
7
Q
Prussian blue stains
A
iron, which is usually intracellular
8
Q
Ziehl Neilson is used to stain
A
mycobacteria
9
Q
Alizarin red
A
stains calcium red
10
Q
Von Kossa stains
A
calcium
11
Q
Masson Trichrome stains
A
new collagen blue (Reis-Buckler) and hyaline material red (granular dystrophy)
12
Q
Congo red stains
A
amyloid
