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Review
. 2015 Apr;7(Suppl 1):S145-57.
doi: 10.4103/0975-7406.155867.

Reticuloendothelial malignancy of head and neck: A comprehensive review

L Malathi  1 , R Amsaveni  2 , N Anitha  1 , N Balachander  1
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Review

Reticuloendothelial malignancy of head and neck: A comprehensive review

L Malathi et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2015 Apr.

Abstract

The mononuclear phagocyte system consists of cells that have a common lineage whose primary function is phagocytosis. The specific immunity is achieved by the combined effects of macrophages and lymphocytes, and system has been called lymphoreticular system. Reticuloendothelial system means a special group of cells, scattered in different parts of the body, but all having some common characteristics. These cells are powerful phagocytes.

Keywords: Lymphoma; leukemia; oral ulcers.

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