Findings

Note that inflammatory edema has loosened the epidermal cells with formation of intraepidermal blisters.

Impression

Herpes zoster, intraepidermal blisters

Preparation

Fixed, H & E stain

View

Light micrograph

Specimen

Skin

Image Credit

Katsumi M. Miyai, M.D., Ph.D
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego