Acantholytic cells are seen in
Ans. (a) Pemphigus vulgarisHarrison 19th ed. / 370* The rounded keratinocytes with hyperchromatic nuclei and perinuclear halo (due to condensing of cytoplasm in periphery) are called acantholytic cells.* It is seen in case of pemphigus vulgaris* Acantholytic cells can be demonstrated in bed side Tzanck test.
Pemphigus vulgaris
Bullous pemphigoid
Cicatricial pemphigoid
Dermatitis herpetiformis
General