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Epidermotropy

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Epidermotropism; Exocytosis

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Immigration of infiltrate cells into the epidermis, e.g. in eczema, psoriasis (Munro micro-abscess), parapsoriasis, superficial bacterial and mycotic infections as well as in T-cell lymphomas (Pautrier micro-abscess) The type of epidermotropy provides important diagnostic indications.

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  1. Altmeyer P, Nodl F (1978) The special relations of malignant skin lymphomas to the epidermis and to the epidermal appendages. Arch Dermatol Res 262: 113-123
  2. Twersky JM, Nordlund JJ (2004) Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma sparing resolving dermatomal herpes zoster lesions: an unusual phenomenon and implications for pathophysiology. J Am Acad Dermatol 51: 123-126

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer