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Penis, Trichrome stain

Notes

Trichrome stain (collagen is blue) of penis.   Vascular spaces are conspicuous in the erectile tissue of corpus spongiosum. and corpora cavernosa.  For an excellent image of an H&E-stained penis slide, see Histology Guide.

The urethra is lined by transitional epithelium.

 


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