Chromaffin

Stains
Chromaffin

Author: Nat Pernick, M.D. (see Authors page)

Revised: 3 December 2015, last major update October 2013

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Definition / general

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Definition / general

Chromaffin cells have cytoplasmic granules that appear brown when fixed with a dichromate solution
Traditionally associated with adrenal medulla or extraadrenal paraganglion tissues (pheochromocytomas)
Types of stains for chromaffin include: Modified Giemsa, Schmorl's, Wiesel's