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Background Morphometry and quantitative image analysis have shown considerable potential for diagnostic applications because they eliminate subjectivity and increase the measurement reproducibility. In our study, we investigated the use of morphometric quantitative image analysis as a tool to aid diagnosis of lesion tissues stained with seven staining techniques. Material and methods Thirteen already established lesions were examined in this study. Tissues were sectioned at 5 μm thickness using the rotary microtome and prepared for staining according to standard methods before staining them with seven different histochemical dyes: Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), Masson's Trichrome (MT), Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS), Phosphotungstic Acid Haematoxylin (PTAH), Southgate Mucincamine (SGM), Alcian Blue (AB) and Verhoeff Van Gieson (VVG). Photomicrographs were analyzed using imageJ for percentage area and intensity measurement. Results The average % area and intensity measurement based on the seven staining techniques used in this study were 47.88% and 122.23 points (pts). The lesions, adenomyosis in MT (80%), squamous cell carcinoma in PAS (80%) and fibroma in PTAH (77%) stained above the average % area. The squamous cell carcinoma stained with MT was the most intense tissue (55 pts), followed by Brenner tumour in PTAH (61 pts) and squamous cell carcinoma in PAS (69 pts). There were significant correlations between the % area of tissues covered by PAS and H&E ( r = 0.599, p = 0.030), and PAS and MT ( r = 0.572, p = 0.041) as well as in the intensity of tissues in PAS and H&E (r=0.615, p=0.025), VVG and H&E ( r = 0.707, p = 0.007), and VVG and PTAH ( r = 0.577, p = 0.039). Conclusion MT staining technique produced the best results in the % area of tissues covered and the intensity measurements, and therefore was recommended for routine use alongside with H&E in diagnostic histopathology.

Background: Vascular invasion (VI) is a well-established independent prognostic factor in colorectal cancer (CRC) associated with the hematogenous spread and high risk of mortality. Its accurate detection is essential in identifying a high-risk group of patients who may benefit from adjuvant therapy and also to detect the risk of disease recurrence. The aim of the study was to determine the value of an elastic tissue stain in assessing vascular invasion in CRC. Materials and Methods: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded histologically confirmed CRC blocks were retrieved from the archives of the Histopathology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Duplicate sections were made from each block and divided into two, with one part of the sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) and the other with Verhoeff–Van Gieson (VVG) stain. Both H and E and VVG-stained sections were assessed for vascular invasion. Findings were put in tables and charts. Results: Forty-one cases were used for our study, comprising 40 adenocarcinomas (six well differentiated, 26 moderately differentiated, and eight poorly differentiated) and one high-grade non-Hodgkin large cell lymphoma. The mean age of our patient was 55 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:1.4. Of the 41 sections stained with H and E, venous invasion (VI) was detected in 14 cases (34%), whereas VVG was detected vascular invasion in 18 cases of the 27 undetected by H and E in addition to all the 14 cases detected by H and E (78%). Conclusion: The application of the VVG elastic tissue stain enhanced the sensitivity of detecting VI as compared to the use of H and E alone, and thus, recommendations should be made to include elastic tissue stains in CRC pathology reporting to bring therapeutic benefits to patients in our environment.

Introduction To understand the role of the placenta during fetal growth, one should know placental changes in relation to gestation. In this contest, the present study was carried out to compare histoarchitectural changes in first trimester (0–13 weeks) and second trimester (14–26 weeks) human placentas. Material and methods Thirty placentas were collected from labor room and operation theater, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JNMCH, AMU Aligarh and were divided into two groups of 10 and 20 placentas of first trimester and second trimester, respectively. The samples were fixed in 10% formalin solution. From each placenta, whole thickness tissue blocks were processed for paraffin embedding method and 5 micron thick sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin, Weigert & Van Gieson stains and processed for light microscopic observation. Results There is increase in syncytial knot count, fibrinoid necrosis, vasculosyncytial membrane and decrease in cytotrophoblastic cells and Hofbauer cells in chorionic villi of first trimester as compared to second trimester placentas. The appearance of microvilli and syncytial bud on the syncytium was observed as early as 6 weeks of first trimester while they were absent in the villus of second trimester placentas. With advancing gestational age, there is a gradual increase in the number of capillaries in villus from first trimester to second trimester placentas. Discussion Our results are similar to previous studies and were in conformity with their findings of histoarchitectural changes in first trimester and second trimester human placentas.

Aim The present study aimed at reevaluating and providing a more comprehensive knowledge of position and descent of the testis. Materials and methods The position and descent of testis was studied on 104 male formalin fixed human fetuses in the Department of Anatomy, RIMS, Imphal. The fetuses were dissected and the location of the testes and the extent of the gubernaculum were noted. Special staining was done using Weigert's iron hematoxylin and Van Gieson's stain. Results The testes were located, in the earliest specimen of the present series, retroperitoneally in the lower abdomen at L3–4 level. Left testis was usually at a lower level than the right. Testicular descent was observed earliest at 24 weeks of intra-uterine life (IUL) and 100% successful complete bilateral descent by 36 weeks IUL. Descent through the inguinal canal was rapid and no case of undescended testis was encountered. The testicular descent was symmetrical in majority of the cases except in 7 where the descent was asymmetrical with the left descending earlier. Structural changes in gubernaculum but not its contraction played a role in testicular descent. Conclusion Thus, a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the testicular descent will assist in management of cases related with testis, especially the undescended and ectopic testis.

Background: Oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) is chronic insidious diseases of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx with unknown etiology. It is characterized by mucosal rigidity. The proposed etiological factor for causing OSMF areca nut. Areca nut and arecoline cause fibroblast proliferation and collagen production. Aim and Objectives: Correlate the clinical and histopathological grading using Masson's trichrome and Van Gieson's stain in OSMF. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients with clinically proven cases of OSMF and grouped according to their mouth opening. Incisional biopsy was done. The sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin for histopathological conformation. Selected cases were sectioned and stained with Masson's trichrome and Van Gieson special stain and graded histopathologically. Data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0 version. Pearson's correlation coefficient and Chi-square test were done to find out the association between variables. Student's t-test was used to find clinical and histopathological correlation. Results: The mean age of OSMF patients was 20–40 years and when compared with gender males were affected more than females. The stains between Masson's trichrome with Van Gieson's stain showed significant correlation, but when compared between clinical and histopathological grading there was no statistically significant. Conclusion: Clinical staging and histopathological grading in OSMF there is no correlation when using special stains such as Masson's trichrome and Van Gieson's stain.

Background: Benign vascular lesions such as vascular malformation and hemangioma at times pose difficulty in diagnosis both for clinicians and pathologists. Vascular malformations are difficult to treat while hemangiomas resolve spontaneously in most instances. There are instances when vascular malformations, especially arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) have been misdiagnosed as hemangiomas and vice-versa. Clinical and radiological correlation with histopathological confirmation of these anomalies is important for the management of these lesionsAim: The aim was to study the histological characteristics of hemangiomas and vascular malformations and to study the utility of histochemical stains in their diagnosis. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively studied fifty cases retrieved from the records of Department of Pathology which were diagnosed as hemangioma (n=32) and vascular malformation (n=18) on Hematoxylin and Eosin (H and E) stain over a period of 18 months. The cases were analyzed based on findings of histochemical stains such as Verhoeff-van Gieson (VVG), Masson's trichrome (MT), and toluidine blue. Results: After reviewing all the cases with the use of histochemical stains, two of the three cases originally diagnosed as hemangioma turned out to be AVM and one to be venous malformation. An increased number of intra-lesional nerves were found in 16 of 19 cases of AVM and in both cases of venous and lymphatic malformation. Hemangiomas did not show increase in nerve bundles. Mast cells were found to be increased in proliferating hemangiomas and pyogenic granulomas as compared to AVMs. Conclusion: Hemangiomas and vascular malformations should be clearly differentiated to reduce the risk of treatment failure and recurrence. With the use of histochemical stains such as VVG, MT and toluidine blue, the diagnostic difficulty can be reduced and definitive diagnosis is possible.

Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor (DGCT) is a rare, odontogenic neoplasm which is considered to be a solid variant of calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC) with locally aggressive behavior. It accounts for only 2–14% of all COCs. To the best of our knowledge, only 88 cases of DGCT have been reported in the literature from 1968 to 2014. Herewith, we report a case of DGCT in a 68-year-old male patient with clinical presentation as a soft tissue growth over alveolar ridge and histopathologically characterized by ameloblastomatous epithelium, abundance of eosinophilic material and ghost cells.

The purpose of this study is to characterize the re-epithelialization of wound healing in canine prostatic urethra and to evaluate the effect of this re-epithelialization way after two-micron laser resection of the prostate (TmLRP). TmLRP and partial bladder neck mucosa were performed in 15 healthy adult male crossbred canines. Wound specimens were harvested at 3 days, and 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after operation, respectively. The histopathologic characteristics were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. The expression of cytokeratin 14 (CK14), CK5, CK18, synaptophysin (Syn), chromogranin A (CgA), uroplakin, transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1 ), and TGF-β type II receptor in prostatic urethra wound were examined by immunohistochemistry and real-time polymerase chain reaction, respectively. Van Gieson staining was performed to determine the expression of collagen fibers in prostatic urethra and bladder neck would. The results showed that the re-epithelialization of the prostatic urethra resulted from the mobilization of proliferating epithelial cells from residual prostate tissue under the wound. The proliferating cells expressed CK14, CK5, but not CK18, Syn, and CgA and re-epithelialize expressed uroplakin since 3 weeks. There were enhanced TGF-β1 and TGF-β type II receptor expression in proliferating cells and regenerated cells, which correlated with specific phases of re-epithelialization. Compared with the re-epithelialization of the bladder neck, re-epithelialization of canine prostatic urethra was faster, and the expression of collagen fibers was relatively low. In conclusion, re-epithelialization in canine prostatic urethra resulted from prostate basal cells after TmLRP and this re-epithelialization way may represent the ideal healing method from anatomic repair to functional recovery after injury.

Background: Perforating disorders of the skin, is an often overlooked entity characterized by transepidermal elimination of material from the upper dermis and are classified histopathologically according to the type of epidermal disruption and the nature of the eliminated material. They include Kyrle′s disease, perforating folliculitis, reactive perforating collagenosis, and elastosis perforans serpiginosa. Aim: The aim of this study was to delineate the clinical and histopathological features of perforating disorders of the skin. Materials and Methods: In our study, we reviewed last 2 years skin biopsies received by us. Hematoxylin and eosin sections were re-examined and histochemical stainings (elastic van Gieson and Masson trichrome stains) were also used for histopathological evaluation. Results: We reviewed five cases of perforating disorders of skin which included two cases of Kyrle′s disease, two cases of reactive perforating collagenosis and a single case of perforating folliculitis. Two patients had family history of perforating dermatosis in their siblings and three had associated systemic disease. Conclusion: Perforating disorders of the skin should be considered when ulcer with keratotic plugs is found.

Background: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a lesion of gingival tissue that predominantly affects women and is usually located in maxilla, anterior to molars. The definitive diagnosis is established by histopathological examination, which reveals the presence of cellular connective tissue with focal calcifications. Objective: This study hypothesizes the histogenesis of POF by analyzing the diverse spectrum of mineralized components with a polarizing microscope. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken which involved a detailed review of clinical, radiographic and histopathological features of 22 cases of POF, retrieved from departmental archives. These cases were subsequently stained with a histochemical stain (van Gieson) and observed under a polarizing microscope. Results: The study revealed that the most common age of occurrence was in second and third decades with a strong female predilection (73%), Interdental papilla of the maxillary anterior region was the most commonly afflicted site. About 90% cases showed no radiographic features.Histopathological examination showed that 73% cases consisted of a fibrocellular connective tissue stroma surrounding the mineralized masses. 50% mineralized masses comprised of woven bone, 18% showed combination of lamellar bone and cellular cementum, 18% showed only cementum (cellular and acellular), and remaining 13.6% exhibited a mixture of woven and lamellar bone under polarizing microscope. Conclusion: The study supports the theory that POF develops from cells of periodontal ligament (PDL)/periosteum as undifferentiated mesenchymal cells having an inherent proliferative potential to form bone or cementum, whose nature can be confirmed by polarizing microscope.