Human skin histology using high-resolution echography.
Normal and abnormal human skin echograms were made using new 25-MHz and 40-MHz ultrasonic sector scanners, and were compared with histologic sections. The malpighian layer of the epidermis was demonstrated as an echolucent zone under a strongly echogenic, linear corneo-malpighian junction in normal palms and soles. Cross sections and longitudinal sections of hair follicles and hypertrophic sebaceous glands were also demonstrated as echolucent structures.
Murakami
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Department of Dermatology, University of Ehime School of Medicine, Japan.
Miki
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D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*