Lipid-laden alveolar macrophage
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lipid-laden-alveolar-macrophage-277-11061084
title:
Lipid-laden alveolar macrophage
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Lipid-laden alveolar macrophages, also known as pulmonary foam cells, are cells found in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens that consist of macrophages containing deposits of lipids (fats). The lipid content of the macrophages can be demonstrated using a lipid targeting stain like Oil Red O or Nile red. Increased levels of lipid-laden alveolar macrophages are associated with various respiratory conditions, including chronic smoking, gastroesophageal reflux, lipoid pneumonia, fat embolism, pu
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Pathological cells in lung
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipid-laden_alveolar_macrophage
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2024-01-04T02:04:13Z
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