Difference between revisions of "Lupus erythematosus cell"
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*[[Systemic lupus erythematosus]]. | *[[Systemic lupus erythematosus]]. | ||
*[[Mesothelial_cytopathology#Systemic_lupus_erythematosus_pleurisy|Systemic lupus erythematosus pleurisy]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:38, 15 May 2017
Lupus erythematosus cell, abbreviated LE cell, is neutrophil that has engulfed an intact nucleus.[1] This is seen in systemic lupus erythematosus.
It is also known as a LE body.
General
- Initially described in bone marrow.[2]
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Neutrophil that has engulfed a round blue body on H&E.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Magna, M.; Pisetsky, DS. (Sep 2015). "The Role of Cell Death in the Pathogenesis of SLE: Is Pyroptosis the Missing Link?". Scand J Immunol 82 (3): 218-24. doi:10.1111/sji.12335. PMID 26118732.
- ↑ HARGRAVES, MM.; RICHMOND, H.; MORTON, R. (Jan 1948). "Presentation of two bone marrow elements; the tart cell and the L.E. cell.". Proc Staff Meet Mayo Clin 23 (2): 25-8. PMID 18921142.