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Langhans' giant cell

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Langhans' giant cell
a multinucleated giant cell in which the nuclei form a circle or semicircle at the periphery of the cell.


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Histology of the deep biopsy specimen identified features of granulomatous inflammation and palisading epithelioid cells, Langhans' giant cells, lymphocytes, and a few neutrophils with small foci of caseous necrosis (figure 1).
Coexistent cervical tuberculosis and metastatic squamous cell ... by O'Dwyer, Tigh / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The numbers of Langhans' giant cells and epithelioid cells are believed to be greater in tuberculosis than in other granulomas.
Primary nasal tuberculosis: a case report by Ghorpade, Kanchanmala / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
nbsp;necrosis as well as Langhans' giant cells and numerous
An unusual case of primary nasal tuberculosis with epistaxis and ... by Rai, A.K. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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