Abstract
The authors describe their experience with the use of impression cytology (IC) as a diagnostic aid in the evaluation of external eye disorders. IC is shown to be useful for diagnosis of epithelial cell storage disorders, infectious diseases, and allergic disorders.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis
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Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Cytological Techniques
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Eye / pathology*
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Eye / ultrastructure
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Eye Diseases / diagnosis*
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Eye Diseases / pathology
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / diagnosis
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Humans
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Mucopolysaccharidoses / diagnosis