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Tzanck Smear in Herpetic Stomatitis: Cytology

Cytological features of a Tzanck smear in herpetic stomatitis: detection of multinucleated epithelial giant cells of herpes simplex virus.

Tzanck smear: multinucleated giant epithelial cells
Tzanck smear: multinucleated giant epithelial cells

Tzanck smear in herpetic stomatitis. Note the multinucleated epithelial giant cells from a patient with herpes simplex virus infection. Source: Jean L. Bolognia - Dermatology Volume 1 5th Edition 2024

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