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Genetic Pathways, Part 1

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4. A female neonate aged 2 weeks presented with linear and whorled vesicles on the thighs and trunk. The delivery was uncomplicated. The patient was afebrile, but her mother said she has been “doing well” at home. On pathology, what do you expect to see?

a. apoptosis of epidermal cells

b. cell-poor blister

c. molding and margination of chromatin as well as multinucleated giant cells

d. numerous pseudohyphae

e. spongiosis of epidermal cells

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