It’s Pop Quiz Friday! Let’s see if you get it right!
Which of the following is FALSE regarding this diagnosis?
PAS +, diastase labile
The eosinophilic intracytoplasmic constituent is also known as a pustulo-ovoid body.
Often has pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia overlying it
Malignant transformation may occur
Most common location is the head and neck
To find out the correct answer and read the ex …
Which of the following is FALSE regarding this diagnosis?
PAS +, diastase labile
The eosinophilic intracytoplasmic constituent is also known as a pustulo-ovoid body.
Often has pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia overlying it
Malignant transformation may occur
Most common location is the head and neck
To find out the correct answer and read the ex … Continue reading "It’s Pop Quiz Friday! Let’s see if you get it right!"
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