Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2013
The surgically excised connective tissue of the deformed mitral valve gives a basophilic reaction when stained with hematoxylin and eosin. When stained with toluidine blue it turns purple (metachromasia). What changes of the connective tissue can be detected by such reactions?
Answer options
- Petrification
- Hyalinosis
- Connective tissue edema
- Mucoid edema
- Fibrinoid necrosis of connective tissue
Correct answer
Mucoid edema
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