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Foam cells with lamellar inclusion bodies

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The presence of foam cells that contain lamellar inclusion bodies. [ HPO:probinson ]

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  • UMLS:C4025590
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Foam cells with lamellar inclusion bodies are thought to be a hallmark of cellular phospholipidosis, i.e., of the excess accumulation of phospholipids. This abnormality can be assayed by electron microscopy.

definition

The presence of foam cells that contain lamellar inclusion bodies.

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HP:0003609

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