Erythrophagocytosis by acute lymphoblastic leukaemic cells.
Phagocytosis of erthyrocytes and platelets by bone marrow blast cells has been noted in 4 patients in the late relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). The underlying mechanism is unclear but prolonged course of the disease seems to be a major factor in the emergence of cells with phagocytic properties.
D000293:Adolescent; D001792:Blood Platelets; D001854:Bone Marrow Cells; D002648:Child; D004912:Erythrocytes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D010587:Phagocytosis