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Histiocytes

This usually refers to tissue Macrophages (monocytes that have left the blood and entered tissue). Histiocytes are antigen presenting cells that have phagocytic capabilities.

Histiocytes – Figure 1 — Figure 1 · click to enlarge

Histiocytes – Figure 1 — Figure 1 · click to enlarge

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Granulation tissue Granuloma Granulomatous Inflammation Pseudo-Gaucher cells

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