Lymph-vessel embolism in a case of Whipple's disease.
A case of Whipple's disease is described where the lymphatics in the regional lymph nodes appear to be obstructed by embolized macrophages, containing the characteristic PAS positive bacillary material. It is suggested that the regional lymphangiectasia in Whipple's disease may in part result from such cellular embolism.
Adams
C W
CW
Ayres
J
J
Fagg
N L
NL
Hicks
B H
BH
D001706:Biopsy; D004386:Duodenum / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000473:pathology*; D008264:Macrophages / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008061:Whipple Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*