Pathology · single question
Civatte (colloid) bodies are seen in:
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Correct answer: A. Lichen planus
- A. Correct. Civatte bodies (apoptotic basal keratinocytes) are a histologic hallmark of lichen planus.
- B. Incorrect. Pemphigus shows acantholysis (Tzanck cells), not Civatte bodies.
- C. Incorrect. Pemphigoid shows subepithelial separation, not Civatte bodies.