The different types of fibres of the collagenous and elastic systems can be demonstrated
specifically in tissue sections by comparing the typical ultrastructural picture of each of the
fibre types with studies using selective staining techniques for light microscopy. A
practicalmodus operandi, which includes the recommended staining procedures and
interpretation of the results, is presented. Micrographs and tables are provided to summarize
the differential procedures. Reticulin fibres display a distinct argyrophilia when studied by …