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Scabies

LEGEND

The mite is not always visualized on histopathology

  • Mite visible beneath the stratum corneum

  • Scabies should be suspected with the presence of the following elements:

    • Psoriasiform hyperplasia
    • Eosinophilic spongiosis
    • Subcorneal burrows
    • Eggs
    • Fecal pellets

Scabies

LEGEND

  • Psoriasiform hyperplasia

  • Spongiosis

  • Visualization of transversely sectioned mite organs

Scabies

LEGEND

  • Subcorneal pustule (collection of neutrophils)
  • Subcorneal burrow
  • Mite

Scabies – eosinophilic spongiosis

LEGEND

Presence of plasma cells and lymphocytes

  • Spongiosis with numerous lymphocytes
  • Eosinophils