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Viral wart. The epidermis is thrown into folds (papillomatosis), and there is marked hyperkeratosis. Within the superficial layers of the epidermis many of the keratinocytes display nuclear pyknosis and perinuclear halos. These koilocytes indicate the presence of papillomavirus infection.