On applicabilities of polarization microscopy in diagnostic histopathology
Taubert, G.
Zentralblatt für Allgemeine Pathologie U. Pathologische Anatomie 121(4-5): 323-339
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-4030 PMID: 562566 Document Number: 112030
Apart from its importance in ultrastructure research polarization microscopy turns out to be a valuable additional method in the daily hitological diagnostics of pathologist. By means of some examples the applicabilities of the polarization microscopy in this field are demonstrated. After some physical bases and practical hints for the use of polarization microscopes some staining reactions leading to an optical anisotropic effect are reported. Morever, it is reffered to the demonstration and characterization of crystals in biological fluids and tisdues. In our opinion, simple polarization optics should belong to the optical equipment of each pathologist.