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Not to be confused with Acanthosis.

Acantholysis is the loss of intercellular connections resulting in loss of cohesion between keratinocytes[1], seen in diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris.[2]

This histological feature is also seen in herpes simplex infections (HSV 1 and 2).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Kumar, Vinay; Fausto, Nelso; Abbas, Abul (2004) Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (7th ed.). Saunders. Page 1230. ISBN 0721601871.
  2. ^ Medical Dictionary Entry
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Clinical and histological nomenclature for skin lesions
Macroscopic
Primary lesions

flat (Macule, Patch) · elevated (Papule, Nodule, Plaque) · fluid (Vesicle, Bulla, Pustule) · Ulcer · Erosion · Telangiectasia

Special intial lesions : Burrow (Tunnel)  · Comedone · Scutulum · Target lesion · Herald patch  · Wheal
Secondary lesions
Microscopic
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