Furuncle

Furuncle

Microscopic pictures of furuncles are rare in dermatologic literature. This report illustrates features of a furuncle that was completely excised. There was destruction of the epidermis, remnants of the involved hair follicle within an area of tissue necrosis, a large abscess with many polymorphonuc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cutaneous pathology 1979-12, Vol.6 (6), p.517-518
1. Verfasser: PINKUS, HERMANN
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Furunculosis - pathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Skin - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:Microscopic pictures of furuncles are rare in dermatologic literature. This report illustrates features of a furuncle that was completely excised. There was destruction of the epidermis, remnants of the involved hair follicle within an area of tissue necrosis, a large abscess with many polymorphonuclear leukocytes and small clusters of Staphylococci. The contrast with an univolved hair follicle observed in the vicinity of the furuncle was striking.
ISSN:0303-6987
1600-0560
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0560.1979.tb01181.x