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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Nature of a Pigmented Substance in the Labyrinth

E. Borghesan

subject

Pathologymedicine.medical_specialtyHistologyGuinea PigsLabyrinth DiseasesHemorrhageLabyrinth DiseasesmedicineAnimalsPathologicalCochleaLoose connective tissuePigmentationbusiness.industryMacrophagesResearchHistologyGeneral MedicineAnatomySemicircular CanalsCochleamedicine.anatomical_structureOtorhinolaryngologyEar Innerembryonic structuresRabbitssense organsbusiness

description

The pigment existing in the loose connective tissue of the posterior labyrinth is originated by hemorrhage, pathological or “physiological” inflammations and wearing out of tissues. Such pigment is contained in macrophages.

https://doi.org/10.3109/00016486409137086