title: Reticuloendothelial malignancy of head and neck: A comprehensive review.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Malathi
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Amsaveni
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Anitha
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Balachander
keywords: Lymphoma; leukemia; oral ulcers