The pathophysiologic basis of scabietic nodules Brittany Tesner, MS, Nicole O. Williams, MS, Robert T. Brodell, MD Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 57, Issue 2, Pages S56-S57 (August 2007) DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.04.006 Copyright © 2007 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 An intact mite is present within the dermis surrounded by a dense nodular infiltration of lymphocytes and eosinophils. (Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification: ×100.) Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2007 57, S56-S57DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2007.04.006) Copyright © 2007 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Higher power view shows a cross section through the tortoiselike carapace of a scabies mite. Each individual round cell shows a central black dot that is a transected cuticular spine. (Hematoxylin-eosin oil immersion; original magnification: ×1000.) Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2007 57, S56-S57DOI: (10.1016/j.jaad.2007.04.006) Copyright © 2007 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions