Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Light micrograph of blood cells in a case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH),also called X-type histiocytosis. Hystiocytosis is an excess number of histiocytes,cells that form an important part of the immune system,specifically the cells engaged in phagocytosis (engulfing and destroying foreign particles and pathogens). A histiocyte is at centre. The pale orange cells are red blood cells. In LCH,the histocytes move into bones,causing damage in the form of lesions. This sample was obtained by a puncture on a scapular mass | |
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