Argyrosis of the lacrimal sac.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Silver deposition in the wall of the lacrimal sac after prolonged application of mild silver protein (Argyrol) eye drops is documented at the light and electron microscopical level. Silver granules were found in the extracellular matrix predominantly on elastic fibres and within cells forming conglomerates in secondary lysosomes. Most of the silver-containing cells showed a prominent rough endoplasmic reticulum, suggesting their fibroblastic origin. Investigation by energy-dispersive analysis of X-rays (EDAX) indicated the precipitation of silver as selenide.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Loeffler, KU; Lee, WR

Published Date

  • 1987

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 225 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 146 - 150

PubMed ID

  • 3582997

Pubmed Central ID

  • 3582997

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0721-832X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/BF02160348

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • Germany