The nature of capsular inclusions in lenticular chalcosis. Report of a case

A case of lenticular chalcosis has been studied where the accidentally implanted brass fragment had been removed 2 years prior to extraction of the lens. Characteristic capsular inclusions were found which did not contain copper. The inclusions probably consisted of a lipoid material.

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Published inActa ophthalmologica Vol. 54; no. 1; p. 99
Main Author Seland, J H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Denmark 01.02.1976
Subjects
Adult
Cataract - chemically induced
Cataract - pathology
Cataract Extraction
Copper - poisoning
Eye Foreign Bodies - complications
Humans
Lens, Crystalline - ultrastructure
Male
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Summary:A case of lenticular chalcosis has been studied where the accidentally implanted brass fragment had been removed 2 years prior to extraction of the lens. Characteristic capsular inclusions were found which did not contain copper. The inclusions probably consisted of a lipoid material.
ISSN:0001-639X