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Lymphatic Histology
M1 Immunology Sequence
J. Matthew Velkey, Ph.D.

Winter 2009

Learning Objectives
Text: Ross, 5th ed., pp. 396-441
Atlas: Wheaters, 5th ed., pp. 215-233

1.
2.

Understand the distinction between PRIMARY and

SECONDARY lymphoid organs
Be able to describe the organization and function of:
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
Diffuse and nodular lymphoid tissue, also including regions of extensive
lymphoid infiltration such as Peyers patches, appendix, and tonsils.

lymph nodes
Spleen
Thymus

3.

4.

Be able to identify the regions rich in B and T

lymphocytes in each organ and explain the cellular
processes, relevant to immune functions, that are
taking place in these regions.
Know the homing patterns of B & T lymphocytes.

Functions of the Lymphatic System

1. Monitor body surfaces and fluid compartments
(e.g. epidermis, mucosae*, interstitium)
2. React to the presence of potentially harmful
antigens recognized as non-self
3. Autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes, etc.)

Lymphatic System consists of:

A. Cells
1. Lymphocytes (B,T, natural killer)
2. Antigen-presenting cells (dendritic cells, Langerhans cells & macrophages)
B. Lymphatic tissue diffuse and nodular
C. Lymphatic organs (lymph nodes, spleen, thymus)
D. Lymphatic vessels that carry the cells and fluid

*Mucosae refers to lining tissue of the body cavities, e.g. GI tract,

respiratory tract, genitourinary tract

Lymphoid organs are classified as:

Primary lymphoid organs
Thymus
Bone marrow
Lymphatic nodules of the distal intestinal
tract (e.g. ileum and appendix)

Secondary (effector) lymphoid

organs/tissue
Spleen & lymph nodes (organs)
Mucosal associated lymphoid tissue
(MALT), e.g. lymphocytes and
lymphatic nodules in the lamina propria

Ross, Fig. 14.1

Primary Lymphoid Organs:

The bone marrow and the thymus and the Gut-Associated
Lymphoid Tissue (e.g. appendix, terminal ileum) are the initial
education centers of the immune system
In these organs, lymphocytes (T cells in the thymus, B cells in bone
marrow and gut) differentiate into immunocompetent cells
(i.e. they can recognize self vs. nonself)

This differentiation is said to be antigen-independent

The lymphocytes then enter the blood and lymph to populate:
epidermis and mucosae
connective tissue
secondary lymphoid organs

Secondary Lymphoid Organs:

The lymph nodes, lymphatic nodules, tonsils, spleen are the
secondary education centers of the immune system
In these organs, immunocompetent lymphocytes differentiate
into immune effector and memory cells that undergo antigendependent activation and proliferation in these organs.
These lymphocytes then carry out their functions in the:
connective tissue
secondary lymphoid organs
mucosal surfaces lining epithelia
They participate in:
Cell mediated immunity (mostly cytotoxic T cells)
Humoral responses (production of antibody) (B cells,
also requires helper T cells.

Lymphocytes in peripheral blood smear

lymphocyte

Mizobuti histology slide set

These are B and T-cells that have undergone antigen-INDEPENDENT differentiation and are
trafficking through the bloodstream on their way to lymphoid organs/tissue.

Source Undetermined

Diapedesis: its not just for the Normans and the Saxons
Cytokines and chemokines (along with selectins and integrins)
mediate EXTRAvasation of lymphocytes into tissues.

Tether

Roll

Arrest

Migrate

blood flow

cytokines

L. Stoolman

chemokines

APCs and other cells

MALT: intraepithelial lymphocytes:

T-cells (neither helper nor cytotoxic): first to see antigens

U-M Histology Collection

Intraepithelial lymphocytes
Shown here in resp. epith.
Homing mediated by
addressins (a sort of
lymphocyte GPS)

U-M Histology Collection

LYMPHOCYTES IN CONNECTIVE TISSUE:

MALT = mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

LN

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

Diffuse lymphoid tissue

Lamina propria (LP) of gut shown here, but can be
found associated with mucosae anywhere in the
gut, respiratory, and genitourinary tracts.

U-M Histology Collection

Primary lymphatic nodule/follicle (LN)

Aggregation of lymphocytes in lamina propria or
submucosa

Secondary follicles/nodules

Contain germinal centers

Arise when B-lymphocytes are
presented with appropriate
antigen, receive T-cell help,
and then begin proliferating as
lymphoblasts
Lymphoblasts differentiate into
plasma cells or memory cells;
aberrant lymphoblasts undergo
apoptosis.

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

Microfold, or M CELLS

Modified intestinal epithelial cells that assist in antigen presentation by

conveying macromolecules from the intestinal lumen to underlying
compartments housing lymphocytes and macrophages.

Source Undetermined

M cells: TEM

Source Undetermined

After antigen presentation and T-cell help, activated

B-cells set up germinal centers in secondary follicles

Secondary follicle germinal centers

Arise when B-lymphocytes are
presented with appropriate
antigen, receive T-cell help, and
then begin proliferating as
lymphoblasts
Lymphoblasts differentiate into
plasma cells or memory cells;
aberrant lymphoblasts undergo
apoptosis.

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

Germinal center: high magnification

U-M Histology Collection. Slide 175.

Lymphoblast viewed by transmission electron microscopy

Source Undetermined

Source Undetermined

Plasma Cells are mature B lymphocytes

U-M Histology Collection

Black arrows indicate several plasma cells

Junquiera and Carneiro. Basic Histology. Tenth

Ed. 2003

White arrows = Golgi regions

EM of
Plasma
Cells

Source Undetermined

Source Undetermined

So, associated with just about

any mucosa (GI, respiratory,
genitourinary), you may see:

Intraepithelial lymphocytes (T-cells)

Diffuse lymphoid tissue:
B-cells
T-cells
APCs

Primary nodules
Secondary nodules
Germinal center with
lymphoblasts and mphages

Source Undetermined

Regions of extensive lymphoid infiltration:

Peyers patches

Aggregates of
lymphoid follicles
in the ileum.

Source Undetermined

Appendix
Blind sac extending
from the caecum
primary and secondary
follicles in lamina propria
and submucosa
So, clearly a secondary
lymphoid organ
However, also a site of
antigen-INDEPENDENT
differentiation (similar to
Bursa of Fabriscus is birds)
So, also a primary lymphoid
organ

Sorry about the various primary and secondary

nomenclature; thats just the way it is

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

Tonsils: MALT of the oropharynx

United States Federal Government

TONSILS

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

The palatine tonsils are paired structures made of dense accumulations of lymphatic tissue located in the mucous
membrane of the junction of the oropharynx and oral cavity. The tonsils dip down into the underlying CT, forming
crypts. There are also lingual tonsils and pharyngeal tonsils (under the roof of the nasopharynx and around the opening
of the Eustachian tubes).
Key features: crypts, abundant nodules, stratified squamous epithelium

Wanderlust:
lymphocytes dont just stay in one place
From the MALT, lymphocytes can squeeze into lymph vessels

S.K. Kim. U-M Histology Collection

..go through larger lymphatic channels in the mesentery

U-M Histology Collection

..and end up at a LYMPH NODE.

U-M Histology Collection

Lymph Nodes
Main functions:
1. Filter lymph, thereby
promoting lymphocyte
contact with antigen
2. Provides necessary
microenvironment for
antigen-dependent
differentiation

Ross, Fig. 14.1

Lymphoid circulation in the body takes place in both

the blood stream and the lymphatic vessels, a separate
vessel system that carries cells of the lymphoid system and
their products (cytokines, antibodies, etc.).

United States Federal Government

Lymphatic drainage: anatomy

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drainage anatomy
removed

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Lymph node structure

Image of lymph
node structure
removed

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McKinley/f24-10a_lymph_node_and__c.jpg
Ross Textbook of Histology

Lymphatic Circulation Through a Lymph Node

Lymph nodes filter lymph
1.

Afferent lymphatic vessels drain

lymph into the Subcapsular
Sinus

2.

Lymph then passes to the

Trabecular sinuses
Image of lymph
node circulation
removed

3.

From there, the lymph goes to

the Medullary sinuses.

4.

Lymphocytes and macrophages

pass easily between these
sinuses and the tissue of the
lymph node.

5.

Macrophages in sinuses
monitor the fluids. Macs
phagocytose the antigenic
material and present it to
T- and B-cells

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Lymph Node Structure

- Capsule & subcapsular sinus
- Trabeculae & trabecular sinuses
sinuses contain lymph, macrophages,
and reticular cells

- Cortex:
superficial cortex (B-cells)
-primary follicles/nodules
-secondary follicles/nodules
(i.e. with germinal centers)

deep cortex (T-cells, dendritic cells)

- Medulla:
medullary cords (B-cells, plasma cells)
medullary sinuses (lymph, more
macrophages, plasma cells, and reticular
cells)

U-M Histology Collection

High magnification view of a sinus (subcapsular sinus shown here)

U-M Histology Collection

M=macrophage, Ly=lymphocytes, RF/RC=reticular fiber (and associated reticular cell)

From the sub-capsular sinus, lymph percolates through

trabecular sinuses, and finally into medullary sinuses

U-M Histology Collection

Reticular (Reticulin) Fibers

Form a delicate supporting
framework for highly cellular
tissues (endocrine glands, lymph
nodes, liver, bone marrow, spleen,
smooth muscle).
Composed mainly of Type III
collagen, with a carbohydrate
moiety that reduces Ag+ to
metallic sliver = argyrophilic.
Special stain: silver impregnation
to visualize.
Thinner than type I collagen
(Type III fibrils are 30-40 nm diameter;
type I fibrils are ~200 nm diameter)
Source Undetermined

Reticular Fibers (type III collagen)

made by reticular cells (specialized fibroblasts)

Top left: Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas. Others: Sources Undetermined

Medullary sinuses drain into EFFERENT lymphatics

that exit from the hilum of the lymph node

U-M Histology Collection

Blood Circulation Through a Lymph Node

1.

Blood enters through an artery

at the hilus

2.

Arterioles branch from hilar

artery to feed into capillary beds

3.

Capillary beds are drained by

high endothelial venules*

4.

HEVs drain into hilar vein

Image of lymph
node blood
circulation
removed

Original Image: Ross, fig. 14.18

*HEVs are sites where lymphocytes

can leave blood stream to enter the
lymph node tissue bed.

ule
caps

U-M Histology Collection

U-M Histology Collection

High Endothelial Venules

Site of:
Fluid absorption (via
aquaporin-1 channels),
which causes lymph flow
EXIT of lymphocytes from
bloodstream via
diapedesis

Source Undetermined

Source Undetermined

Source Undetermined

Source Undetermined

Summary of lymphocyte traffic in a lymph node

Solvent drag caused by caused by HEV fluid
transport draws lymph in via afferent vessels
~10% of lymphocytes enter this way; mostly
memory cells

Image of
lymphocyte
trafficking in lymph
node removed

HEV endothelial cells express selectins and

other receptors for antigen-primed lymphocytes
that stimulate them to EXIT bloodstream via
diapedesis
~90% enter this way; mostly nave
lymphocytes

T-cells move to deep cortex; B-cells migrate to

superficial cortex; differentiated plasma cells
move to medullary cords and secrete IgG into
lymph
Lymphocytes may leave lymph node via
EFFERENT lymph vessels (can rejoin
bloodstream via thoracic duct, jugular vein, etc.)

The Spleen
Filters the blood
Destroys old red blood cells
Serves as an immune organ
Divided into Red Pulp (RBC/
hemoglobin recycling)
White Pulp (responsible for
immune functions)

Ross, Fig. 14.1

Immune Functions
the Spleen

Monitoring antigens in blood

Of
Proliferation of lymphocytes
Production of humoral antibodies

Hematopoietic
Functions
Of the Spleen

Formation of blood cells in fetal life

Removal and destruction of RBCs & platelets
Retrieval of iron from RBC hemoglobin
Storage of RBCs and platelets (more so in
non-human species)

Spleen: anatomy

Grays Anatomy

Spleen: anatomy

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ORGANIZATION OF THE SPLEEN

Ross, 14.29

Splenic Circulation
1. Blood enters via splenic artery at hilus
2. Splenic artery branches into trabecular arteries (which
travel within connective tissue trabeculae).
3. Trabecular arteries give off branches known as central
arteries which leave the trabecula and enter the substance
of the spleen (covered by a peri-arterial lymphatic sheath).
4. Central arteries branch into penicillar arterioles that piece
through the lymphatic sheath and spill into splenic cords.
5. Blood percolates through splenic cords and across walls of
splenic sinuses.
6. Splenic sinuses drain into pulp veins.
7. Pulp veins drain into trabecular veins.
8. Trabecular veins drain into splenic vein at the hilus.

Circulation in the human spleen is primarily OPEN: blood pours into the red pulp,
percolates through red pulp cords, and re-enters the bloodstream at splenic
sinuses

Image of splenic
circulation
removed

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NOTE: NO afferent lymph vessels not necessary because lymphocytes can

easily enter splenic parenchyma via open circulation pattern.

Wheaters, Functional Histology, Fifth Edition, 2006

Organization of the spleen: white pulp and red pulp

White pulp: lymphatic aggregations around central arteries:
periarterial lymphatic sheath (PALS): T-cells
lymph nodules: B-cells

Red pulp: cords and sinuses

U-M Histology Collection

White pulp function

Blood and antigens pour into red pulp (more on that later)
Antigen presentation takes place in MARGINAL ZONE
T-cells (from PALS) provide help to activate mphages and B-cells
activated mphages stimulated to destroy ingested material (e.g. bacteria)
activated B-cells set up proliferative germinal centers

U-M Histology Collection

As the body is exposed to antigens and the immune system

mounts an immune response in the form of antibody production,
lymph nodules (w/ germinal centers) appear in the white pulp of
the spleen.

U-M Histology Collection

PALS w/
secondary
follicle
Shown here with central artery
cut in cross section note that the
CA has been pushed off to the
side by the rapid expansion of
cells in the germinal center (GC)

RP= red pulp

MZ= marginal zone (antigen presentation)
dashed circle = T-cell rich zone

Ross, plate 35-3

Scanning EM of a
Splenic Sinus (SS) and
Cord of Billroth

The cords contain, RBCs,

neutrophils (N), macrophages
(M), blood platelets (P)
A reticular cell framework
(RC) supports the cord. The
sinus is bounded by the
epithelial cells that form the
basket-like structure of the
sinus (VS)
Ross 14.30a

Spleen (red pulp) at high power (40x)

sinus
cord
cord
sinus

U-M Histology Collection

Percolation of blood
into splenic sinuses

Here, you are inside the sinus

looking through to the cord,
where both a macrophage (M)
and a neutrophil (N) are
outside the sinus. Note that
the endothelial cells have a
rodlike appearance.

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas; Source Undetermined

Splenic sinuses
and cords
A. red pulp
B. higher mag of venous
sinus and cords of Billroth
C. silver-stained section
D. diagram
discontinuous basement membrane

D
Image of splenic
sinuses and cords
removed

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%20System.files/UntiHE20.jpeg
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SPLEEN: venous sinus showing

rodlike endothelial cells

Source Undetermined

SPLENIC CIRCULATION

Sinuses drain into splenic pulp veins, which, in turn, drain

into trabecular veins. Trabecular veins travel within
trabeculae and drain into splenic vein at the hilus.

red
pulp

white
pulp

U-M Histology Collection

The Thymus
T-cell education
Self vs. nonself distinctions
Cell-mediated immune
functions
Populates effector organs
Lymph nodes
Lymphatic nodules
Spleen
Tonsils
Ross, Fig. 14.1

The Thymus is a Primary Lymphoid (Immune) Organ

Responsible For the Education of T-Cells
Located over the great vessels of the heart in the area of the body
called the mediastinum
Develops from an invagination of EPITHELIUM of the 3rd
pharyngeal pouch, so an endodermal organ.
Specialized epithelial cells (called epithioreticular cells) that are
joined to one another by long processes with desmosomes on the
extremities of the cells (like starfish joined together at the tips)
make up the bag-like support for:
Lymphocytes that, when the organ is young, fill this bag.
NOTE: There are generally no B cells in the Thymus.

The Young Thymus

Surrounded by a CT capsule; cortex has a lot of lymphocytes, fewer in the medulla
THERE ARE NO GERMINAL CENTERS IN THE THYMUS!

Grays Anatomy

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

Source Undetermined

The Thymus undergoes

a process called
THYMIC INVOLUTION, as
T cells leave the thymus to
populate other lymphoid
effector organs, the organ
shrinks, leaving only the
epithelioretucular cells
U-M Histology Collection

The young thymus

Thymus at puberty
U-M Histology Collection

Overview of T-cell education

1. Nave T-cells enter medulla via diapedesis
across venules
2. Pass into cortex to undergo POSITIVE
selection:
Image of T cell
education removed

Presented with MHC molecules and self or

non-self antigens by ERCs
T-cells that recognize MHCs and self/nonself antigens pass this selection process
and survive (those that dont undergo
apoptosis)

3. Move into medulla to undergo

NEGATIVE selection:
T-cells that recognize SELF antigens
displayed by self MHCs (i.e. are
:autoreactive) are eliminated
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4. Differentiate into helper (CD4+) or

cytotoxic (CD8+) T-cells and leave
medulla via diapedesis across venules

Arterioles & capillaries in the thymic cortex are ensheathed by

epithelioreticular cells forming a blood-thymus barrier.

Image of thymic
cortex removed

Image of thymic
cortex removed

Blood-Thymus Barrier
Education of T-cells must occur in a very controlled environment
such that antigens are ONLY presented by epithelial reticular cells.
To ensure that no other cells or free antigens are present, there is a
very tight BLOOD-THYMUS BARRIER consisting of:
1. The blood capillary wall
endothelial cells
endothelial cell basal laminae
pericytes

2. Perivascular connective tissue

type III collagen
macrophages

3. Epithelioreticular cell layer

basal lamina of the epithelial reticular cells (type I ERCs)
epithelial reticular cells

(NOTE: T-cells can enter thymus ONLY via bloodstream

NO AFFERENT LYMPH VESSELS!)

Macrophage

Source Undetermined

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High mag view of medulla

Source Undetermined

T-cells that survive selection process allowed to cross

venule endothelium (INTRAvasation) to enter circulation.

Hassalls corpuscles
Type VI ERCs; function not very well known, but produce interleukins
(such as IL-4 and IL-7) and so likely influence T-cell differentiation

Source Undetermined

In the medulla, epithelioreticular cells form onionized structures

called Hassalls corpuscles quite prevalent in older thymus
LM view

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

EM view

Ross and Pawlina, Histology: A Text and Atlas

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