Pathology Volume 2 Flashcards
What muscle inserts on the globe at the macula?
Inferior oblique
What is the most common histiopathologic fixative?
10% neutral buffered formalin
What is formalin?
40% formaldehyde in water
How long do globes require fixation prior to processing for pathologic examination?
12 to 24 hours
What material mechanically stabilizes fixed tissues so that cutting of sections is possible?
Paraffin
What type of fixative is used for electron microscopy?
Glutaraldehyde
What type of fixative is used for urate crystals of gout?
Ethanol
What type of fixative is used for immunofluorescence?
Michel fixative
What type of fixative is used for muscle differentiation?
Zenker acetic fixative
What type of stain is associated with cavemous optic atrophy?
Alcian blue
What is Ziehi-Neasen stain used to detect?
Acid-fast organisms
What is Thioflavin T stain used to detect?
Amyloid
What stain is associated with the elastic layer of the temporal artery?
Verhoeff-van Gieson
What stain is associated with band keratopathy?
von Kossa
What is the most common location of goblet cells?
Fornices and plica semiluminaris