Argyrosis of the lacrimal sac.
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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Loeffler, KU; Lee, WR
Published Date
- January 1987
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 225 / 2
Start / End Page
- 146 - 150
PubMed ID
- 3582997
Pubmed Central ID
- 3582997
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1435-702X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0721-832X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/bf02160348
Language
- eng