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Lymphocyte inclusion in Chediak-Higashi syndrome - 1.

Lymphocyte inclusion in Chediak-Higashi syndrome - 1.
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Author: John Lazarchick
Category: Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) > Other immunodeficiencies > Immunodeficiency with Albinism > Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Published Date: 11/01/2008

A single large reddish granule is noted in the cytoplasm of this patient who has a diagnosis of Chediak-Higashi syndrome. These patients are at increased risk for infection and have decrease NK cell function and impaired platelet function.