| Abstract | Composite and intranuclear keratohyalin granules were observed in an electron-microscopic study of geographic tongue of psoriasis. The significance of intranuclear keratohyalin is not known, but it seems to be related to the disturbed proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes in psoriasis. |
| Authors | L Kanerva, J Hietanen |
| Journal | Journal of cutaneous pathology
(J Cutan Pathol)
Vol. 11
Issue 2
Pg. 149-53
(Apr 1984)
ISSN: 0303-6987 DENMARK |
| PMID | 6203947
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Cell Nucleus
(analysis)
- Cytoplasmic Granules
(analysis, ultrastructure)
- Glossitis, Benign Migratory
(metabolism, pathology)
- Humans
- Keratins
(analysis)
- Microscopy, Electron
- Mouth Mucosa
(ultrastructure)
- Psoriasis
(metabolism, pathology)
- Tongue
(ultrastructure)
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