Lymphoretic organ

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Lymphoretic organs are organs that consist of a basic structure of reticular connective tissue and free cells, especially lymphocytes . The reticular cells have a support function and can form collagen and reticular connective tissue fibers . A connective tissue capsule forms the organ closure . The lymphoreticular organs include the lymph nodes and the spleen .

In contrast to lymphoreticular organs, the basic framework in lymphoepithelial organs is formed by an epithelium .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Johannes W. Rohen, Elke Lütjen-Drecoll: Functional Histology: Brief textbook on cytology, histology and microscopic human anatomy according to functional aspects . Schattauer, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 978-3-7945-2044-2 , pp. 187 .
  2. ↑ Johannes W. Rohen: Histological differential diagnosis: Instructions for the diagnosis of histological preparations . Schattauer, Stuttgart 1994, ISBN 978-3-7945-1676-6 , pp. 61 .