Accuracy and reliability of Tzanck test compared to histopathology for diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma
Background: Histopathology is considered the gold standard for diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) but is time consuming and needs expertise to make a correct diagnosis. On the other hand, Tzanck test is a simple, easy, inexpensive and rapid test which uses exfoliative cytology to make a diagnos...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijdpdd.com/article.asp?issn=2349-6029;year=2015;volume=2;issue=1;spage=8;epage=13;aulast=Dey |