[Tzanck smears: an old but useful diagnostic tool]

Autor: Moema Mignac Cumming, Brito, Daniela Chaves, Tarquínio, Darlene, Arruda, Roberto Silva, Costa, Ana Maria, Roselino
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Anais brasileiros de dermatologia. 84(4)
ISSN: 1806-4841
Popis: Tzanck smears can be used for the diagnosis of cutaneous infections, autoimmune disorders and cutaneous tumors. To exemplify its use, we report a case of a female patient with pemphigus vulgaris whose diagnosis was confirmed by positive direct immunofluorescence and conventional cytology using smears obtained by scraping the cheek mucosa.
Databáze: OpenAIRE