Hofbauer cell

Hofbauer cell


Hofbauer cell present in


[A] Liver
[B] Placenta
[C] Spleen
[D] Brain



Hofbauer cell


Hofbauer cell


  • Seen in – Placenta
  • Mostly – early pregnancy
  • Oval eosinophilic histiocytes
  • A type of macrophage
  • Function – prevent the transmission of pathogens from the mother to the fetus