furuncle
Histologic Features
- A deep follicular abscess involving the deep portion of the hair follicle
- A central focus of necrosis with many cocciform bacteria
- Rupture of the follicular epithelium with remnants of hair shaft within the abscess
- A dense infiltrate of neutrophils, plasma cells and nuclear dust surrounding the involved follicle
Updated Wednesday, July 31, 2013 8:30:48 PM