Loss of CD34 Expression within an Interstitial Dermal Lymphoid Cell Infiltrate Is a Helpful Clue to the Diagnosis of Morphea

A dermal interstitial lymphocytic infiltrate may represent a diagnostic challenge, particularly if the clinical history is not provided. We present three cases within the histological spectrum of morphea in which the immunohistochemical marker CD34 was helpful in confirming the diagnosis.

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