Diagnostic utility and pitfalls of Tzanck smear cytology in diagnosis of various cutaneous lesions
Aims: Tzanck smear is an old but useful test for diagnosis of cutaneous dermatoses. The aim of this study was to highlight the potential usefulness and diagnostic pitfalls of Tzanck smear for diagnosis of cutaneous dermatoses and infections. Materials and Methods: This hospital based cross-sectional...
Main Authors: | Hemlata Panwar, Deepti Joshi, Garima Goel, Dinesh Asati, Kaushik Majumdar, Neelkamal Kapoor |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Cytology |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcytol.org/article.asp?issn=0970-9371;year=2017;volume=34;issue=4;spage=179;epage=182;aulast=Panwar |
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