Analysis of the distribution of human jejunal mast cells including the relation to age, sex, height, weight, and possible allergic manifestations.
The median number of mast cells (with 95% confidence interval) in jejunal specimens from 79 individuals was 108 (93-121)/mm2 section area. The distribution was unimodal and slightly skewed to the right. No relation was found between mast cell number and sex, age, height, or weight. A history of possible allergic manifestations did not influence the mast cell number.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002452:Cell Count; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000166:cytology*; D008297:Male; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000276:immunology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors