Definition
Hematoxylin bodies are denatured and homogeneous nuclear material with a characteristic histologic appearance derived from dead or injured cells. These native cells are often damaged by autoantibodies.
Full Text
LE cells are PMN or macrophages that have phagocytized round dense hematoxylin bodies. LE cells are found in the blood, bone marrow biopsies and pleural fluid. LE cells are only found in pleural fluids obtained from patients with SLE, thus helping in their differentiation from other forms of pleural disease.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2004 Springer-Verlag
About this entry
Cite this entry
(2004). Hematoxylin bodies. In: Moreland, L.W. (eds) Rheumatology and Immunology Therapy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29662-X_1191
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29662-X_1191
Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Print ISBN: 978-3-540-20625-5
Online ISBN: 978-3-540-29662-1
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive