Changes in Erythrocyte Immunity and Immune Complex of Patients with Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis / 第二军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Fourty four specimens of maxillary mucosa from 36 patients with chronic maxillary sinusitis were examined in order to observe whether and where immune complexes are deposited in and to assess the quantity of various immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA) bearing cells with immunofluorescence technique. Erythrocyte immune adherent function and circulating immune complex (CIC) level were also measured in patients with chronic maxillary sinusitis. The results showed that CIC level was increased and erythrocyte immunological function was disturbed, which led to a lot of immune complexes depositing in maxillary mucosa. The results reveal the relationship between chronic sinusitis and type Ⅲ allergic reaction.