Glycogen storage disease, photomicrograph, quail

Glycogen storage disease, photomicrograph, quail

Photomicrographs showing glycogen accumulation (clear vacuoles in image A, and periodic acid–Schiff-positive material in image B) within myofibers in skeletal muscle from a quail with acid maltase deficiency. (A) H&E stain; scale bar = 25 mcm. (B) Periodic acid–Schiff stain; scale bar = 25 mcm.

Images courtesy of Dr. H. J. Barnes.