Warthin tumor. B-lymphocytes within the lymphoid infiltrate

Cossman, J.; Deegan, M.J.; Batsakis, J.G.

Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 101(7): 354-356

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9985
PMID: 326225
Document Number: 122275
The lymphoid stroma in Warthin tumor is predominantly composed of complement receptor B-lymphocytes. These lymphocytes are present in a pattern similar to that observed in reactive lymph nodes. The B-lymphocytes may be residual lymph node elements exhibiting reactivity directed toward the epithelial component of the tumor.

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