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Langhans giant cells (also known as Pirogov-Langhans cells) are large cells found in granulomatous conditions. They are formed by the fusion of epithelioid cells (macrophages), and contain nuclei arranged in a horseshoe-shaped pattern in the cell periphery.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Pulmonary Pathology )〕 Although traditionally their presence was associated with tuberculosis, they are not specific for tuberculosis or even for mycobacterial disease. In fact, they are found in nearly every form of granulomatous disease, regardless of etiology. ==Terminology== Langhans giant cells are named after Theodor Langhans (1839–1915), a German pathologist. They should not be confused with Langerhans cells, which are mononuclear epidermal dendritic cells derived (like Langhans cells) from monocytes and named after Paul Langerhans. (The Islets of Langerhans are also named after Paul Langerhans.) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Langhans giant cell」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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