Atlas of Ophthalmology

Actinic (Solar) Keratosis, Histology

Actinic (Solar) Keratosis, Histology
Atypical cells (irregular in size and shape. Hyperchromatic nuclei. Nucleoli more prominent than usual in basal parts. Often with irregular buds of basal epidermis extending into superficial dermis. Parakeratosis (nuclei retained in keratin layer) common.
Proia, Alan, M.D., USA, Duke U. Medical School, Durham, NC
D23.1
Lids -> Tumors, Neoplasma -> Precancerous Tumors
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