PMID: 6162869Feb 1, 1981Paper

Langerhans cells in dermoid cysts: transmission electron microscopic, cytochemical and immunofluorescent observations

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
K H ShahG Rowden

Abstract

Langerhans cells were detected in squamous, stratified epithelia lining human dermoid cysts. Their presence was assayed by ATPase staining and reactivity with heteroantisera against "Ia-like" antigens. Transmission electron microscopic studies demonstrated variations in the numbers of cells showing Birbeck granules in epithelia with different degrees of keratinization. Indeterminate cells (i.e. lacking granules), were more frequent in epithelia showing combined mucous and keratinizing differentiation. Membrane-coating-granules and keratohyalin granules were present in epithelia containing Langerhans cells with clearly identifiable Birbeck granules. Interepithelial mast cells were observed in epithelia with mucous differentiation. A relationship between Langerhans cells and keratinization was suggested. Such non-immune functions are compatible with the known macrophage characteristics of the cell.

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