author = {Viola, E. and Hindia, B.}, title = {{Connective tissue stains - A review}}, journal ={International Journal of Orofacial Biology}, volume ={4}, number ={1}, pages = {4-9}, doi = {10.4103/ijofb.ijofb_4_22}, year = {2020}, abstract ={ Over the years, a wide range of dyes has been used for histological staining methods. Most of these have been adapted from those used in the textile dyeing industry. The common histological stains appeared during the second half of the 19th century. Routinely, hematoxylin and eosin stain is widely used for histopathological examination of tissue sections. Although they have plethora of advantages, they lack to distinguish the various connective tissue components. This review aims to highlight the special stains used to describe the connective tissue elements which contribute in diagnosing the tumors of connective tissue origin. }, URL ={https://www.ijofb.org/article.asp?issn=2589-1723;year=2020;volume=4;issue=1;spage=4;epage=9;aulast=Viola;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.ijofb.org/article.asp?issn=2589-1723;year=2020;volume=4;issue=1;spage=4;epage=9;aulast=Viola;t=6} }