- Munro microabscess (abscess)
- Mun·ro microabscess (abscess) (mən-roґ) [William John Munro, English dermatologist, 19th century] see under microabscess.
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Munro microabscess (abscess)
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Munro microabscess — a small focal collection of pyknotic polymorphonuclear leukocytes within the parakeratotic portion of the stratum corneum. It is a cardinal sign of active psoriasis and is also found in other dermatoses such as seborrheic dermatitis. Called also… … Medical dictionary
Munro's microabscess — is an intraepithelium abscess associated with psoriasis[1] and seborrheic dermatitis.[2] It is named for William John Munro..[3] References ^ … Wikipedia
Abscess — A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some examples of abscesses: {{}}A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and A perianal… … Medical dictionary
microabscess — A very small circumscribed collection of leukocytes in solid tissues. Munro m. a microscopic collection of polymorphonuclear leukocytes found in the stratum corneum in psoriasis. SYN: Munro abscess. Pautrier m. a … Medical dictionary
Munro — William J., Australian dermatologist, 1863–1908. See M. abscess, M. microabscess. John C., U.S. surgeon, 1858–1910. See M. point … Medical dictionary
Munro abscess — see under microabscess … Medical dictionary
