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Presented by Ralph Hruban, M.D. and prepared by Matthew Karafin, M.D.
Case 1: This man presented with mass-like ulcerations of the skin of his scrotum.
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Week 503: Case 1
This man presented with mass-like ulcerations of the skin of his scrotum.images/1alex/103111case1image1.jpg
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Answer: Herpes virus infection
Histology: The skin is extensively ulcerated and inflamed (image 1). Scattered throughout the epithelium are numerous multi-nucleated cells with classic nuclear changes of a Herpes virus (HSV) infection (image 2). An immunostain for HSV was strongly positive (not shown).
Discussion: This dramatic pathology was produced by a Herpes virus infection. HSV infection of the scrotum often occurs in immunocompromised patients.
Reference(s):
– Satzger et al Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Mar-Apr;17(2):165-6.Incorrect
Answer: Herpes virus infection
Histology: The skin is extensively ulcerated and inflamed (image 1). Scattered throughout the epithelium are numerous multi-nucleated cells with classic nuclear changes of a Herpes virus (HSV) infection (image 2). An immunostain for HSV was strongly positive (not shown).
Discussion: This dramatic pathology was produced by a Herpes virus infection. HSV infection of the scrotum often occurs in immunocompromised patients.
Reference(s):
– Satzger et al Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Mar-Apr;17(2):165-6.
