Neuromuscular

Unknowns: Inflammation


A

H & E stain
What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer

B

H & E stain
How would you interpret this finding?

Answer

C

Alkaline phosphatase stain
How would you interpret this pattern of
alkaline phosphatase staining of the perimysium?

Answer

D

H & E stain
How would you interpret this finding?
What other stains might be performed to clarify the disease process?

Answer

E

Congo red stain
What does this pattern of inflammation suggest?
What additional stains would be useful to confirm your impression?

Answer

F

H&E stain
What does this pattern of inflammation suggest?
What additional stains would be useful to confirm your impression?

Answer

G
Lymphorrhage
H&E stain
What does this pattern of inflammation suggest?
What additional tests would be useful to confirm your impression?

Answer



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12/30/2010