UPMC Dermatopathology

UPMC Dermatopathology "Case of the Month" Presentations

UPP - Department of Dermatology, Dermatopathology Unit

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Case Authors:   Angela Sanfilippo MD., Matthew Zirwas MD., Drazen Jukic MD

APRIL 2005 CASE OF THE MONTH


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Bullous tinea - arm

Bullous tinea - hand

Bullous tinea - hand

Bullous tinea - palm
   

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Bullous dermatomycosis figure legend:

Figure 1. Bullous dermatomycosis, H&E stained section, low power. Note the subcorneal bullae and spongiosis in the epidermis and sparse infiltrate.

Figure 2. High power view of bulla, H&E stained section, illustrating spores in the stratum corneum.

Figure 3. High power view of PAS-D stain highlighting the presence of spores and hyphae in the stratum corneum.

Figure 4
. High power view of PAS-D stain highlighting the presence of spores and hyphae in the stratum corneum.

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