title: Generalized pediculosis corporis. Microscopic study of hairs.
abstract: A case generalized pediculosis corporis is presented. Microscopic study of sectioned hairs stained with hematoxylin and eosin and of hairs under polarized light allowed identification of larval content and eggs. The value of microscopic examination of hairs is shown.
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006197:Hair / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology