Foreign-body giant cell

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

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”.

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[1] Foreign+Body+Giant+Cell at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

[urlInflammation-2] “Inflammation”.

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