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Fig. 2 | Radiation Oncology

Fig. 2

From: An expression analysis of markers of radiation-induced skin fibrosis and angiogenesis in wound healing disorders of the head and neck

Fig. 2

HE-Stain. In previously not irradiated tissue (a; scale bar = 250 μm) sebaceous glands, eccrine sweat glands, hair follicles as well as collagen and elastic fibres can be found in the epidermis. In irradiated tissue (b; scale bar = 250 μm) an epidermal atrophy with ratification of sweat and sebaceous glands could be found. No intact hair follicles could be identified. A detail enlargement (c; scale bar = 50 μm) shows hypereosinophilic superficial epidermal layers as well as inflammatory cells in the dermis. Not shown in this enlargement are hyperpigmentations in the epidermis and numerous melanophages

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Radiation Oncology

ISSN: 1748-717X

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