Background: Mast cells are observed in peritoneal endometriosis which causes
dysmenorrhea. However, there is no report about the relationship between endocervical …

The ultrastructure of the process of degranulation of mast cells of human duodenal mucosa
was examined. In normal controls little degranulation was seen, but in persons with false …

The expression of surface procoagulants by macrophages represents an important
mechanism underlying local fibrin deposition at sites of extravascular inflammation. Mast …

Materials and Methods: A study was conducted on 110 patients who were operated for acute
appendicitis to determine the role and predictive value of the total leucocyte count (TLC), C …

Background: Apart from the role of mast cells in maintenance of homeostasis and
inflammation, their association with tumors has been described recently. In several …

Context.—In some adult patients with chronic intractable diarrhea, the diagnosis remains
elusive even after detailed evaluations, and colonic or duodenal biopsy specimens may …

OBJECTIVE: This article reviews the current understanding of the pathophysiologic role of
intestinal mast cells. DATA SOURCE: Up to date English language publications on mast cell …

Most physicians and immunologists, if they think of the mast cell at all, regard it as something
of a pariah. Other cells of hematopoietic origin, such as neutrophils, macrophages, and …

Background.—Appendices removed from patients with suspected appendicitis often appear
normal on histologic examination. Objective.—To study appendix specimens for the …