Survey Four 2001

Liver

Haematoxylin and Eosin

The liver section of a case of recurrent pyogenic cholangitis was stained with Haematoxylin and Eosin. It shows an expansion of the portal areas by fibrosis.


Gorden & Sweets' Method

Nearly all modern laboratories use this metal impregnation method as routine stain for the demonstration of reticulin fibres on 3 to 4 mm thick paraffin sections. Majority of the laboratories prepare the working silver solution freshly.


It should be noticed that the sensitivity of the working silver solution would result in a great loss if excess of ammonia was applied.


Last updated on 25 March, 2002.

Prepared by HKIMLSQAP Anatomical Pathology Panel.

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