ISSN: 2165-8048
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Juan Li
China
Research Article
The Expression of IgG and IgG4 in Lymphoma
Author(s): Juan Li and Zhuoli ZhangJuan Li and Zhuoli Zhang
Objectives: Although IgG4-related disease has been gradually recognized, its relationship with malignant diseases, especially lymphoma has been an eternal topic. Therefore we set out to explore the expression of IgG4 positive cells in lymphoma.
Methods: Surgical excision specimens with definite diagnosis of lymphoma from January to December, 2013 were collected. Hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemical staining of IgG and IgG4 were then evaluated on dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltration, storiform fibrosis and obliterative phlebitis. For the quantification of IgG and IgG4 positive cells, the areas with the highest density of positive cells were evaluated. Three high-powered fields (hpf) in each section were analyzed, and the average number of positive cells per hpf was calculated.
Results: 16 pat.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-8048.1000164