A polymorphonuclear leukocyte that is found especially in patients with lupus erythematosus. It has a characteristic histologic appearance. About 50% to 75% of patients with lupus have a positive test. Some patients with rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and drug sensitivities also have a positive LE cell test. See Also Nuclear Antibodies (ANA), and Extractable Nuclear Antigens Antibodies (ENA), Serum
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