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Collagen diseases
Author(s) -
Golitz L. E.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0560.1985.tb01639.x
Subject(s) - dermatomyositis , pathology , medicine , dermatopathology , inflammation , dermatology , immunology
Dermatomyositis and variants of lupus erythematosus share histopathologic features which include liquefaction degeneration of the epidermal basal zone, melanin pigment incontinence, and the presence of colloid bodies. The pattern of epidermal changes and dermal inflammation help establish the correct diagnosis. Immuno‐fluorescence microscopy of skin biopsies is useful in confirming the diagnosis.