Figure 4
From: Elastofibroma dorsi – differential diagnosis in chest wall tumours
Microscopic findings in elastofibroma dorsi: 4a): Fibrous, collagenous strands intermingled with fat cells (hematoxylin-eosine-staining). 4b): Collagenous material and roundly shaped elastic fibres, mesenchymal cells with bland nuclei (hematoxylin-eosine-staining). 4c): Elastic fibres and structures forming discs and globules stained dark brown to black using an elastic stain (Elastica-van-Gieson).