Multinucleated epithelial cell in herpesvirus infection.
Morphological features:
- Presence of multiple nuclei with the phenomenon of “molding” (close apposition of nuclei to each other without clear boundaries).
- Basophilic intranuclear inclusions, separated from the thickened nuclear membrane by a clear zone (perinuclear halo).
Context: This image illustrates the cytopathic effect of Herpes simplex virus in cervical epithelial cells.
Source: M.Sheaff, N.Singh - Cytopathology An Introduction - 2013.
