Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (Jan 2015)

Reticuloendothelial malignancy of head and neck: A comprehensive review

  • L Malathi,
  • R Amsaveni,
  • N Anitha,
  • N Balachander

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-7406.155867
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 5
pp. 145 – 157

Abstract

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The mononuclear phagocyte system consists of cells that have a common lineage whose primary function is phagocytosis. The specific immunity is achieved by the combined effects of macrophages and lymphocytes, and system has been called lymphoreticular system. Reticuloendothelial system means a special group of cells, scattered in different parts of the body, but all having some common characteristics. These cells are powerful phagocytes.

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