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Cellular elements

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They key cellular element in chronic inflammation are:

  • macrophages, occasionally including derivatives:
    • foreign body giant cells
    • epitheloid cells
  • lymphocytes
  • fibroblasts
  • mast cells
  • eosinophils
  • neutrophils, but to a lesser extent than in acute inflammation

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