18th February 2024

An 80-year-old female presents to the acute medical unit with an itch

An 80-year-old female presents to the acute medical unit with an itch and multiple tense bullae across her arms and back. This has been ongoing for the past three weeks. Some blisters have ruptured spontaneously, and the skin has healed without scarring. Nikolsky’s sign was negative.

Which of the following findings are expected on histology?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.