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.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties |
| Vol/bind | 64 |
| Udgave nummer | 2 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 86-94 |
| Antal sider | 9 |
| ISSN | 0301-1569 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2002 |
| Udgivet eksternt | Ja |