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An analytical electron microscopic study of a corneal tattoo.
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1983
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Collagen FibrilsElectron MicroscopyOphthalmologyMicroscopyCorneal DystrophyHistopathologyAnatomyDermatologyCorneal TattooMedicineOcular TissueDermal StructureKeratoconusUltrastructure
A case of corneal tattoo was studied histologically, and by electron microscopy. Most of the electron dense granules were seen in keratocytes, either singly or in clumps; some were found between collagen fibrils. Platinum was localized in the granules by means of x-ray microanalysis.