Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Diseases

Bhanu Iyengar

Publications

• Research Article
  Halo Nevus – the Vascular Connection
  Author(s): Bhanu IyengarBhanu Iyengar
  
  Abstract Background: Halo Nevi (HN), are defined as benign melanocytic nevi that are surrounded by a rim of depigmentation, resembling a halo. The halo phenomenon indicates the involution and subsequent regression of the melanocytic nevus. Material and Methods: A random series of 137 nevi, including 75 HN were examined. Serial paraffin and frozen sections were subjected to: routine histochemistry; (HE, Reticulin, Auro, PAS), enzyme histochemistry: dopa oxidase, counterstained with Nuclear Fast Red (NFR) to highlight the endothelium and dopamine oxidase; immunohistochemistry to assess presence of lymphocytic infiltrates; electron microscopy: after enbloc dopa stain. Results and Discussion: Junctional nevi show proliferation of highly dendritic melanocytes within the epidermis. Intradermal nevi are composed of dermal nevus cells separated from the epidermis by a clear Grenz zone. Compou.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0427.1000188

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