Figure 9.
The hypothesis that Quilty lesions are a site of antigen
processing and low grade immune stimulation(1) is supported by
the observation that they can contain germinal centers(outlined
by arrows) or secondary lymphoid follicles, as shown in the
photomicrograph.
Reference
Demetris AJ, Murase N, Ye Q, Galvao FHF,
Richert CA, Saad R, Pham S, Duquesnoy RJ, Zeevi A, Fung JJ,
Starzl TE, Analysis of Chronic Rejection and Obliterative Arteriopathy:
possible contributions of donor antigen presenting cells and
lymphatic disruption. Amer J Pathol 1997;(in press).
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