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Definition / generalCite this page: Pernick N. Chromaffin. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/stainschromaffin.html. Accessed January 18th, 2021.
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