Scanning electron microscopy of acantholysis in pemphigus foliaceus

We performed scanning electron microscopy of an inverted blister roof in a case of pemphigus foliaceus. The loss of intercellular adherence could be easily seen with low magnification. The acantholytic keratinocytes displayed an irregular and sometimes polygonal contour. Round cells, typically seen in light microscopy, were also observed. The examination of a blister roof allows ultrastructural documentation of the acantholytic changes.

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Main Authors: Almeida Jr.,Hiram Larangeira de, Leitao,Aline Hatzenberger, Rossi,Gabriela, Rocha,Nara Moreira, Silva,Ricardo Marques e
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2013
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962013000300456
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