Intraepithelial lymphocytes

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Intraepithelial lymphocytes, abbreviated IELs, is the presence of lymphocytes between (benign) epithelial cells. IELs are seen in a number of contexts.

Lymphocytic proctitis. H&E stain.

The epithelial cells in the context of IEL are presumed to be benign. Lymphocytes infiltrating between malignant (epithelial) cells is dealt with in the tumour infiltrating lymphocytes article.

Small bowel

Large Bowel

See also

References

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