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[[Image:Aspiration pneumonia (2).jpg|thumb|Histopathologic image of [[aspiration pneumonia]] in an elderly patient with debilitating neurologic illness. Note foreign-body giant cell reaction. Autopsy case. H & E stain.]] | [[Image:Aspiration pneumonia (2).jpg|thumb|Histopathologic image of [[aspiration pneumonia]] in an elderly patient with debilitating neurologic illness. Note foreign-body giant cell reaction. Autopsy case. H & E stain.]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A '''foreign-body giant cell''' is a collection of fused [[macrophage]]s ([[giant cell]]) which are generated in response to the presence of a large [[foreign body]]. This is particularly evident with implants that cause the body chronic inflammation and foreign body response. <ref>{{MeshName|Foreign+Body+Giant+Cell}}</ref> | A '''foreign-body giant cell''' is a collection of fused [[macrophage]]s ([[giant cell]]) which are generated in response to the presence of a large [[foreign body]]. This is particularly evident with implants that cause the body chronic inflammation and foreign body response. <ref>{{MeshName|Foreign+Body+Giant+Cell}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 02:49, 9 August 2012
Overview
A foreign-body giant cell is a collection of fused macrophages (giant cell) which are generated in response to the presence of a large foreign body. This is particularly evident with implants that cause the body chronic inflammation and foreign body response. [1]
The nuclei are arranged in a disorganized manner.[2] This is in contrast to a Langhans giant cell, where the nuclei are arranged on the border.
Additional images
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Foreign-body giant cell reaction to a suture. H&E stain.
References
- ↑ Foreign+Body+Giant+Cell at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- ↑ "Inflammation".