ISSN:
1432-2307
Keywords:
Crystalloids
;
Salivary duct cyst
;
Parotid gland
;
Scanning electron microscope
;
X-ray microanalysis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Crystalloids found in salivary duct cysts of the human parotid gland were examined by scanning electron microscopical observations with electron probe X-ray microanalysis. The cystic spaces were filled with numerous crystalloids which had a variety of forms with slight eosinophilic and glassy appearance. Scanning electron microscopically, crystalloids were hexagonal and rhombohedral in shape, and cutting the surface showed a polycyclic structure or regular parallel lamination. By electron probe X-ray microanalysis, sulphur was the only detected element. The present study suggests that crystalloids resulted from deposition from supersaturated saliva containing sulphur containing compounds into the cystic lumen or into epithelial cytoplasm.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00666217
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