Lupus erythematosus cell

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Lupus erythematosus cell, abbreviated LE cell, is neutrophil that has engulfed an intact nucleus.[1] This is seen in systemic lupus erythematosus.


AKA LE body

Microscopic

Features:[1]

  • Neutrophil that has engulfed a blue body on H&E.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.

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