Epithelioid Cells

Characteristic cells of granulomatous hypersensitivity. They appear as large, flattened cells with increased endoplasmic reticulum. They are believed to be activated macrophages that have differentiated as a result of prolonged antigenic stimulation. Further differentiation or fusion of epithelioid cells is thought to produce multinucleated giant cells (GIANT CELLS).

Year introduced: 1990

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Tree Number(s): A11.329.372.300, A11.627.482.300, A11.733.397.300, A15.382.670.522.300, A15.382.680.397.300

MeSH Unique ID: D015622

Entry Terms:

• Cell, Epithelioid
• Cells, Epithelioid
• Epithelioid Cell

Previous Indexing:

• Epithelium (1966-1989)
• Macrophages (1966-1989)

See Also:

• Giant Cells

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Macrophages
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