Summary of histological and imaging findings
| Time implanted (no of specimens) | Histological findings | Imaging findings |
|---|---|---|
| 3 weeks to 2 months (3) | Fibroblasts ++ | Enhancement ++++ |
| Blood capillaries +++ | No calcium detected | |
| Inflammation +++ | Capsule + | |
| Calcium deposits + | ||
| 4 months (1) | Fibroblasts +++ | Enhancement +++ |
| Blood capillaries ++ | No calcium detected | |
| Inflammation + | No capsule | |
| Calcium deposits + | ||
| 6 months (2) | Fibroblasts +++ | Enhancement ++ |
| Blood capillaries ++ | No calcium detected | |
| Inflammation + | No capsule | |
| Calcium deposits + | ||
| 12 months (2) | Fibroblasts +++ | Enhancement + |
| Blood capillaries + | Calcium deposit seen in one animal | |
| Inflammation + | No capsule | |
| Calcium deposits ++ |