Role of S-100 Immunostaining in Demonstration of Nerve Changes and Quantification of Dendritic Cells in Leprosy
Background: A definitive diagnosis of leprosy is based on a demonstration of either acid-fast bacilli or nerve elements within the granulomas. On routine hematoxylin and eosin stains, the nerve fibers are not easily identifiable. In this study, S-100 immunostain is used to highlight the nerve el...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4100/13-%206436_E(Ra)_F(P)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PFA2(AK)_New_PF2(PN).pdf |