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Clear epidermal cells: an artifact

A H Mehregan

    Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    The study observed unusual epidermal cells in various skin conditions. These cells are likely artifactual, caused by factors like moisture from occlusion in skin folds.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Histopathology

    Background:

    • Epidermal cells can exhibit unusual morphology under certain conditions.
    • Identifying artifactual changes is crucial for accurate skin condition diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the nature of epidermal cells with specific morphological features.
    • To determine the potential causes of these cellular changes in skin.

    Main Methods:

    • Microscopic examination of skin tissue samples.
    • Observation of epidermal cell morphology across different skin conditions.

    Main Results:

    • Observed individual epidermal cells with condensed pyknotic nuclei.
    • These cells featured a clear vesicular space and homogeneous cytoplasm.
    • The cellular appearance was noted in various unrelated skin conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed cellular morphology is likely artifactual.
    • Factors such as occlusion and moisture in intertriginous areas may cause these artifacts.
    • Further research may identify other contributing factors to this artifactual appearance.

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