Diagnosis: Scabetic nodules
Description: occasional interstitial eosinophils
Clinical Features: Nodule pink
Pathology/Site Features: Eosinophils in the dermis
Sex: F
Age: 65
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory: 0226sg This lady has probably had scabies and these are post scabetic nodules. One has become quite inflamed recently. Biopsies taken of both.
Description: Eosinophils
Comments: Sections show a superficial and deep perivascular infiltrate of lymphohistiocytes and eosinophils with occasional interstitial eosinophils and some mild epidermal hyperplasia. The features are consistent with persistent nodular scabies. No mites are seen.