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Title: question
Post by: lee on August 07, 2006, 01:50:39 pm

hi all - i've been away for a few weeks - despite my dizziness - i was able to enjoy vaca. ? - does anyone know what "mature lymphocytes" are? waiting for a return call from my doc, however my spinal tap fluid showed no signs of malgnicacy but mature lymphocytes present according to the report. . . . .anyone??????

Title: Re: question
Post by: HeadCase2 on August 07, 2006, 04:02:20 pm

Lee,
 Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell.  I don't know the implications of finding them in CSF.  But I would guess they could  indicate inflammation or infection.  If I remember correctly, they're fairly small compared to other blood cells, so they can be found in tissues outside the blodd stream.  Your doctor is the best source for an interpretation.
Regards,
 Rob