Follicle and Sebaceous Gland Multinucleated Cells in Measles

Am J Dermatopathol. 2019 Apr;41(4):289-292. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000001278.

Abstract

We report the case of a 32-year-old man with measles in which skin biopsy helped to establish a definitive diagnosis. Follicular involvement is a common histopathologic feature of measles. Multinucleated epidermal and follicular cells are distinctive findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Giant Cells / pathology*
  • Hair Follicle / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / pathology*
  • Male
  • Measles / diagnosis
  • Measles / pathology*
  • Sebaceous Glands / pathology*