Kamino bodies

Kamino bodies are a type of cell found in the skin. They are named after the Japanese dermatologist who first described them, Toshio Kamino. Kamino bodies are often seen in melanoma, a type of skin cancer, but can also be found in other conditions.

Description

Kamino bodies are eosinophilic, meaning they stain red or pink with eosin, a type of dye used in histology. They are round or oval in shape and are found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Kamino bodies are often associated with melanocytic nevi and melanoma.

Clinical significance

The presence of Kamino bodies can be a useful diagnostic feature in the evaluation of pigmented lesions of the skin. They are often seen in Spitz nevus, a type of benign melanocytic nevus, and in melanoma. However, they can also be found in other conditions, such as atypical melanocytic nevus and pigmented basal cell carcinoma.

See also

• Melanoma
• Spitz nevus
• Melanocytic nevus
• Pigmented basal cell carcinoma

External links

• Kamino bodies at WikiMD