| Literature DB >> 12021499 |
Mirko Tos1, Per Caye-Thomasen.
Abstract
A review of acquired and lacking knowledge on mucous glands in the human middle ear is presented. Investigations on whole-mount and section preparations from fetuses, prematures and infants, normal and slightly abnormal children and adults are reviewed in detail. It is concluded that mucous glands are not a normal, but a pathological component of the middle ear mucosa. Gland formation and degeneration are described. Theories on pathogenesis are discussed and new ideas for further research are indicated. Copyright 2002 S. Karger AG, BaselEntities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12021499 DOI: 10.1159/000057786
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec ISSN: 0301-1569 Impact factor: 1.538