Russell body

English

plasmacytoma with abundant Russell bodies (pink, large and homogenous inclusions), H&E stained.

Etymology

Named for William Russell (1852-1940), a Scottish physician.

Noun

Russell body (plural Russell bodies)

1. (microbiology) A PAS+, eosinophilic, cytoplasmic immunoglobulin-containing inclusion consisting of distended endoplasmic reticulum, usually found in abnormal plasma cells.

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• Mott cell