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Van Gieson's Stain[edit]

Micrograph of an angioleiomyoma stained with Van Gieson's stain.

Van Gieson's stain is a histological stain used in pathology to differentiate between collagen and other tissue components. It is particularly useful for highlighting connective tissue in microscopic sections.

Composition[edit]

Van Gieson's stain is composed of two main dyes: acid fuchsin and picric acid. The acid fuchsin stains collagen fibers red, while the picric acid stains muscle and cytoplasm yellow. This contrast allows for clear differentiation of collagen from other tissue elements.

Applications[edit]

Van Gieson's stain is commonly used in the examination of liver biopsies, especially in cases of cirrhosis and fibrosis. It is also used in the study of vascular lesions, such as angioleiomyoma, to highlight the presence of collagenous stroma.

Procedure[edit]

The staining process involves applying the Van Gieson's solution to a tissue section that has been previously stained with hematoxylin. The hematoxylin stains cell nuclei blue, providing a counterstain that enhances the visibility of the red and yellow components of the Van Gieson's stain.

Advantages and Limitations[edit]

Van Gieson's stain is valued for its simplicity and effectiveness in distinguishing collagen from other tissue types. However, it may not provide as much detail as more complex staining techniques, such as the Masson's trichrome stain.

Related Pages[edit]

References[edit]

Angioleiomyoma with Van Gieson's stain
Histopathology of steatohepatitis with established cirrhosis, with thick bands of fibrosis (van Gieson)

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-'''Van Gieson's stain''' is a histological staining method used primarily for the differentiation of [[collagen]] fibers from other connective tissues in microscopic samples. It is named after the American pathologist [[Isaac Van Gieson]], who developed the technique in the late 19th century. This stain is particularly useful in the study of diseases affecting connective tissues and in identifying structural changes in organs and tissues.
+== Van Gieson's Stain ==
-==Composition and Mechanism==
+[[File:Angioleiomyoma_with_Van_Gieson's_stain.jpg|thumb|Micrograph of an angioleiomyoma stained with Van Gieson's stain.]]
-Van Gieson's stain is a mixture of two main components: [[picric acid]] and [[acid fuchsin]]. Picric acid stains collagen fibers yellow, while acid fuchsin stains other tissue elements, such as muscle fibers and cytoplasm, in varying shades of red. The contrast between the yellow and red colors allows for the clear differentiation of collagen from other tissues under a microscope.
+[[File:Histopathology_of_steatohepatitis_with_established_cirrhosis,_with_thick_bands_of_fibrosis_(van_Gieson).jpg|thumb|Histopathology of steatohepatitis with cirrhosis, showing thick bands of fibrosis stained with Van Gieson's stain.]]
-==Procedure==
+'''Van Gieson's stain''' is a [[histological]] stain used in [[pathology]] to differentiate between [[collagen]] and other tissue components. It is particularly useful for highlighting [[connective tissue]] in [[microscopic]] sections.
-The staining procedure involves several steps:
-# Tissue sections are first stained with [[hematoxylin]] to highlight nuclei.
-# The sections are then stained with the Van Gieson solution, which consists of picric acid and acid fuchsin.
-# After a brief period, the slides are washed in acid alcohol to remove excess stain.
-# Finally, the slides are dehydrated, cleared, and mounted for microscopic examination.
-==Applications==
+== Composition ==
-Van Gieson's stain is widely used in histopathology for:
+Van Gieson's stain is composed of two main dyes: [[acid fuchsin]] and [[picric acid]]. The acid fuchsin stains collagen fibers red, while the picric acid stains muscle and cytoplasm yellow. This contrast allows for clear differentiation of collagen from other tissue elements.
-* Identifying and assessing the amount of collagen deposition in diseases such as [[fibrosis]] and [[scleroderma]].
-* Differentiating between muscle and collagen in tumors or lesions.
-* Evaluating the integrity of connective tissues in various organs.
-==Limitations==
+== Applications ==
-While Van Gieson's stain is valuable for highlighting collagen, it does have limitations. The staining intensity can vary depending on the concentration of the staining solution and the duration of staining, potentially leading to inconsistent results. Additionally, it does not provide specific information about the type of collagen or other detailed characteristics of the tissue.
+Van Gieson's stain is commonly used in the examination of [[liver]] biopsies, especially in cases of [[cirrhosis]] and [[fibrosis]]. It is also used in the study of [[vascular]] lesions, such as [[angioleiomyoma]], to highlight the presence of collagenous stroma.
-==See Also==
+== Procedure ==
+The staining process involves applying the Van Gieson's solution to a tissue section that has been previously stained with [[hematoxylin]]. The hematoxylin stains cell nuclei blue, providing a counterstain that enhances the visibility of the red and yellow components of the Van Gieson's stain.
+== Advantages and Limitations ==
+Van Gieson's stain is valued for its simplicity and effectiveness in distinguishing collagen from other tissue types. However, it may not provide as much detail as more complex staining techniques, such as the [[Masson's trichrome stain]].
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Histology]]
-* [[Staining]]
+* [[Staining (biology)]]
-* [[Collagen]]
+* [[Connective tissue]]
-* [[Pathology]]
+* [[Cirrhosis]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
 [[Category:Histology]]
 [[Category:Staining techniques]]
-[[Category:Pathology]]
+<gallery>
+File:Angioleiomyoma_with_Van_Gieson's_stain.jpg|Angioleiomyoma with Van Gieson's stain
-{{Medicine-stub}}
+File:Histopathology_of_steatohepatitis_with_established_cirrhosis,_with_thick_bands_of_fibrosis_(van_Gieson).jpg|Histopathology of steatohepatitis with established cirrhosis, with thick bands of fibrosis (van Gieson)
+</gallery>