Nuclear smears observed in H&E-stained thrombus sections are neutrophil extracellular traps

J Clin Pathol. 2016 Feb;69(2):181-2. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2015-203019. Epub 2015 Jul 23.
No abstract available

Keywords: DIAGNOSTICS; HISTOPATHOLOGY; INFLAMMATION; NEUTROPHIL FUNCTION; THROMBOSIS.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Artifacts
  • Cell Nucleus / chemistry*
  • Cell Nucleus / pathology
  • Coloring Agents*
  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS)*
  • Extracellular Traps / chemistry*
  • Hematoxylin*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Staining and Labeling / methods*
  • Thrombosis / metabolism*
  • Thrombosis / pathology

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS)
  • Hematoxylin