Elastophagocytosis: a non-specific reaction pattern associated with inflammatory processes in sun-protected skin

Four cases characterized by primary inflammatory processes localized to sun-shielded skin were observed to have associated phagocytosis of elastic fibers by multinucleate histiocytic giant cells. These findings support the idea that this reaction pattern may occur non-specifically, at least in some...

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Published inJournal of cutaneous pathology Vol. 16; no. 4; p. 199
Main Authors Barnhill, R L, Goldenhersh, M A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1989
Subjects
Adult
Dermatitis - immunology
Dermatitis - pathology
Elastic Tissue - immunology
Elastic Tissue - pathology
Female
Giant Cells - immunology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Phagocytosis - immunology
Sunlight
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Summary:Four cases characterized by primary inflammatory processes localized to sun-shielded skin were observed to have associated phagocytosis of elastic fibers by multinucleate histiocytic giant cells. These findings support the idea that this reaction pattern may occur non-specifically, at least in some instances, in sun-protected areas, as well as in sun-exposed skin as previously reported.
ISSN:0303-6987
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0560.1989.tb00040.x