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Revision as of 13:15, 16 June 2014
Keratinous debris can be seen in a number of contexts. It is a nonspecific finding in dermatopathology that should not be over interpreted.
General
- Seen when the clinican cuts of the superficial aspect of a lesion.
Microscopic
Features:
- Keratinous material - key features.
- No significant quantity of epidermis.
- No dermis.
DDx:
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, keratinizing.
- Seborrheic keratosis.
- Actinic keratosis.
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SKIN LESION, LEFT POSTERIOR THIGH, SHAVE BIOPSY: - KERATINOUS DEBRIS, FRAGMENTS. COMMENT: The underlying tissue cannot be evaluated. Clinical correlation is required.