Title of article :
Lacrimal glands in cystic fibrosis
Author/Authors :
Alghadyan, Abdulrahman King Fahd University Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , Aljindan, Mohana King Fahd University Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , Alhumeidan, Adra King Fahd University Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , Kazi, Gholam King Fahd University Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , Mcmhon, Robert King Fahd University Hospital - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia
From page :
113
To page :
116
Abstract :
Cystic fibrosis is a systemic disease involving defective mucus secretion in different parts of the body resulting in a wide range of systemic complications. We are presenting the histology of the lacrimal gland from a 25 year old male with cystic fibrosis using light microscopy. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report.
Keywords :
Cystic fibrosis , Lacrimal gland , Tears
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Record number :
2678972
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