ISSN:
0003-276X
Keywords:
Life and Medical Sciences
;
Cell & Developmental Biology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Macrophages associated with the subarachnoid space have fine structural characteristics which distinguish them from macrophages found elsewhere. The specific location of a macrophage in this area influences its morphology. Macrophages found in the subarachnoid space characteristically have a highly vacuolated cytoplasm. When cells of the pia mater separate the macro-phage from the subarachnoid space, the extreme vacuolization is not present and a more compact cytoplasm prevails. Frequently macrophages found in the median longitudinal fissure contain compound reticulated inclusions. Extracellular bodies resembling compound reticulated inclusions have been observed.The presence of lobulated nuclei, lysosome-like inclusions, phagosomes, and other characteristics of these cells is reported. The possible origin and function of subarachnoid space macrophages is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.1091740406