Ann Dermatol.  2015 Oct;27(5):616-617. 10.5021/ad.2015.27.5.616.

Generalized Pustulosis Diagnosed as Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: Tzanck Smear and Pathological Evaluation of the Pustule Roof Can Provide Evidence for Early Diagnosis

• Kim SM
• Kim YJ
• Cho NJ

• KMID: 2171466
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.5.616

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis*
Early Diagnosis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Generalized pustules arising on an erythematous background on the trunk.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Tzanck smear showing many polymorphonuclear leukocytes, mainly neutrophils (↖) and a few eosinophils (↗) (Diff Quik, ×400). (B) The pustule roof showing subcorneal separation with mixed inflammatory cell infiltration composed of neutrophils and a few eosinophils (↗) (H&E, ×400).

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