What Histological Techniques are Commonly Used to Diagnose Lung Diseases?
Common histological techniques for diagnosing lung diseases include Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, which provides a general overview of tissue structure and cellular composition. Special stains like Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) can highlight mucus and basement membranes, while immunohistochemistry (IHC) can identify specific cell types and markers, such as TTF-1 for adenocarcinoma and p63 for squamous cell carcinoma.
