Transmission electron microscopy of the vitreous body tissue in chronic hemophthalmos
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| Year of publication | 2005 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Veterinarni Medicina |
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| Field | ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology |
| Keywords | retinal pigment epithelium; proliferative vitreoretinopathy |
| Description | Haemolytic products arising in chronic hemophthalmos cause cellular infiltration, necrosis of the vitreous structure, and fibrous membrane formation. In this process, retinal pigment epithelium plays an important role for its antioxidant propertis and the capability to phagocytate the decay products. |
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