IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS
PAS highlights fungal forms in the stratum corneum.
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BACKGROUND
Dermatophytosis should be suspected if you find neutrophils in the epidermis, especially in the stratum corneum. At the very least, order a PAS stain, which will highlight fungal forms. Causative organisms include Pitryosporum, Candida and Dermatophytes (Sternberg).
REFERENCES
Mills SE, ed. Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology.4th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2004.
Last updated: 2011-09-11
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