[Current theories on the origin of Reed-Sternberg cells in lymphogranulomatosis]

The literature data and the results of the authors' own investigations on the enzymatocytochemical signs, surface membrane receptors and antigens of Hodgkin's and Reed-Sternberg cells have been presented. Possible genesis of giant multinuclear cells from activated T- or B-lymphocytes, histiocytes,+-macrophages or interdigitirring reticular cells in lymphogranulomatosis have been discussed.