Advertisement intended for health care professionals

l

Lymphocyte inclusion in Chediak-Higashi syndrome - 1.

Lymphocyte inclusion in Chediak-Higashi syndrome - 1.
#00003788
 
Author:  John Lazarchick
Category:  Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) > Other immunodeficiencies > Immunodeficiency with Albinism > Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Published Date:  11/01/2008

A single large reddish granule is noted in the cytoplasm of this patient who has a diagnosis of Chediak-Higashi syndrome. These patients are at increased risk for infection and have decrease NK cell function and impaired platelet function.

Advertisement intended for health care professionals