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Differences Between Histiocytes and Mesothelial Cells |
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Uploaded: 2007-08-15, Updated: 2007-08-15 |
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Histiocytes |
Mesothelial Cells |
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Cytoplasm |
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| Pattern | Homogenous, foamy, pale | Denser center, pale periphery |
| Inclusions | Frequent | Usually no |
| Molding | No | Frequently |
| Vacuoles | Frequent | Uncommon, except degeneration |
| Cell borders | Indistinct | More distinct |
| Windows | No | Present between cells |
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Nucleus |
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| Chromatin | Darker | Paler |
| Location | Eccentric | Central |
| Shape | Bean shaped | Round to oval |
| Nucleoli | Inconspicuous | Distinct |
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Special Stains |
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| Acid phosphatase | Positive | Negative |
| PAS | Negative | Positive |
| Supravital stain | Take | Not take |
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Reference | |
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| Summarized by Zenggang Pan, MD, PhD | |