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.

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Duke Authors

Lee, William Robert

Cited Authors

Loeffler, KU; Lee, WR

Published Date

January 1987

Published In

Graefe'S Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Fur Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie

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

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