[rasheed]

Birbeck Granules are rod shaped cytoplasmic bodies that have a striated appearance and therefore they are sometimes described as Tennis-Racket.
They are found in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (previously known as Histiocytosis X).

 

[sam01]

Aren't they also found in syphilis? I think I read that somewhere

 

[lee-usmle]

Yes, you are right

Aren't they also found in syphilis? I think I read that somewhere

Yes, you are right. Langerhans cells with their characteristic Birbeck granules can sometimes be seen in granulomatous syphilis.

Ref: http://www.springerlink.com/content/3l85372841m8774q/

 

[sam01]

Yes, you are right. Langerhans cells with their characteristic Birbeck granules can sometimes be seen in granulomatous syphilis.

Ref: http://www.springerlink.com/content/3l85372841m8774q/

Thank you very much