[Skin eruption and histopathological changes in dengue fever]

Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi. 1989 Jan;5(1):17-23.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Evaluation of histopathological and ultrastructural changes in skin eruptions of three dengue fever patients was performed. The main pathological findings in skin lesions were swelling of the endothelial cells in small vessels of papillary dermis, diapedesis of neutrophils, extravasation of erythrocytes and perivascular mononuclear cells infiltration. Ultrastructural observation revealed degeneration of endothelial cells and neutrophils. The relationships among endothelial cell damage, cell infiltration and hemorrhage were discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Capillaries / pathology
  • Dengue / pathology*
  • Endothelium, Vascular / pathology
  • Endothelium, Vascular / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Middle Aged
  • Neutrophils / pathology
  • Neutrophils / ultrastructure
  • Skin / blood supply
  • Skin / pathology*