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* "high" from the thickness (low cuboidal) of the endothelial cells.
* "high" from the thickness (low cuboidal) of the endothelial cells.
** endothelial cells are typically a squamous epithelium.
** endothelial cells are typically a squamous epithelium.
* vascular site for lymphocyte entry (lymphocyte extravasation) and exit from secondary lymphoid organs.
* vascular site for lymphocyte entry and exit from secondary lymphoid organs.
 
* endothelial cells express ligands that bind lymphocytes, aiding their adhesion and subsequent transmigration (lymphocyte extravasation) into the lymph node.





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Lymph Node Histology - High Endothelial Venules

(Stain - Haematoxylin Eosin)


High Endothelial Venules (HEV)

  • specialized postcapillary venules.
  • "high" from the thickness (low cuboidal) of the endothelial cells.
    • endothelial cells are typically a squamous epithelium.
  • vascular site for lymphocyte entry and exit from secondary lymphoid organs.
  • endothelial cells express ligands that bind lymphocytes, aiding their adhesion and subsequent transmigration (lymphocyte extravasation) into the lymph node.



Lymph Node Histology: Subcapsular Sinus | Follicle | Germinal Centre | Medullary Cords and Sinuses | High Endothelial Venules | Macrophages | Node cartoons




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