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Histologic Features
- An eroded epidermis covered with fibrin
- Granulation tissue at the base of the ulcer
- A dense, diffuse dermal infiltrate consisting of numerous plasma cells, some histiocytes and lymphocytes as well as neutrophils
- An increased number of dilated vessels with plump endothelial cells and numerous neutrophils in the lumina
- Spirochettes demonstrated around blood vessels with silver stain
Updated Wednesday, July 31, 2013 8:30:48 PM