Synonym(s)
Balloon cells
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Balloon-shaped swelling of the keratinocytes, homogeneous eosinophilic cytoplasm (so-called balloon cells). Loss of intercellular connections with consecutive acantholysis and formation of an intraepidermal bladder. Typical for blister formation by viruses, e.g. herpes simplex virus.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer