Neuromuscular

HEMOSIDERIN



H&E and NADH stains
Hemosiderin deposits around vessels & in endomysium




Prussian blue stain
Prussian blue staining of iron in muscle


Hemosiderin
  • Brownish pigment containing iron
  • Hemosiderin deposits in muscle or nerve occur in
    • Hemosiderosis
    • Hemochromatosis
    • Other systemic iron overload
    • Local hemorrhage


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4/2/2009