Flame figures

Last updated on: 07.11.2024

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Definition
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Flame figures are degenerated collagen fiber bundles that are coated by homogeneous, fine granular material ("major basic protein") and eosinophilic granulocytes. Such structures are detected in Wells syndrome , among others.

Literature
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  1. Toumi A et al. (2024) Wells Syndrome In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. PMID: 30335327.

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