Cords of Billroth
| Cords of Billroth | |
|---|---|
| Identifiers | |
| FMA | 16031 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The cords of Billroth (also known as splenic cords or red pulp cords) are found in the
macrophages. These cords contain half of the mouse body's monocytes as a reserve so that after tissue injury these monocytes can move in and aid locally sourced monocytes in wound healing.[1]
Erythrocytes pass through the cords of Billroth before entering the sinusoids. The passage into the sinusoids may be seen as a bottleneck, where erythrocytes need to be flexible in order to pass through. In disorders of erythrocyte shape and/or flexibility, such as
extravascular hemolysis.[2]
Eponym
They are named for Theodor Billroth, Austrian surgeon.[3]
References
- PMID 19644120.
- ISBN 1-4160-2973-7. 8th edition.
- Who Named It?
External links
- Anatomy Atlases – Microscopic Anatomy, plate 09.175 - "Spleen: Red Pulp"
- Histology image: 07803loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University - "Lymphoid Tissues and Organs: splenic reticulum"