What Conditions are Associated with Foamy Histiocytes?
Several conditions are associated with the presence of foamy histiocytes, including:
- Atherosclerosis: Accumulation in arterial plaques. - Xanthomas: Lipid-laden histiocytes form masses in the skin and tendons. - Gaucher Disease: Lysosomal storage disorder with glucocerebroside accumulation. - Niemann-Pick Disease: Another lysosomal storage disorder involving sphingomyelin accumulation. - Infections: Such as tuberculosis and leprosy, where they are part of granulomatous inflammation.
