How to handle liver biopsy specimens
Prof B Portmann 11.20 - Virtual Pathology at the University of Leeds
Prof B Portmann 11.20 - Virtual Pathology at the University of Leeds
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Copper and copper associated protein<br />
• Copper easily removed by formal saline<br />
(especially if acidic)<br />
•Copper-binding protein unaffected by fixation<br />
• Early Wilson :<br />
- Cy<strong>to</strong>solic Cu highly soluble + <strong>to</strong>o small<br />
<strong>to</strong> be seen his<strong>to</strong>logically<br />
- Lysosomal Cu binding protein may not<br />
be significant yet<br />
⇒ negative staining does not exclude WD