Abstract
Poorly recognized by anatomists and pathologists is the cone-shaped zone of Müller cells that composes the central and inner part of the fovea centralis. The importance of these cells in the structural integrity of the macula, as a repository for xanthophyll, and in the pathogenesis of macular diseases, particularly regarding idiopathic macular hole and foveomacular schisis, is hypothesized.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Female
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Fovea Centralis / ultrastructure*
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Humans
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Lutein / metabolism
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Middle Aged
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Neuroglia / metabolism
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Neuroglia / pathology*
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Philosophy
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Retinal Degeneration / etiology*
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Retinal Degeneration / metabolism
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Retinal Degeneration / pathology
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Retinal Perforations / etiology*
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Retinal Perforations / metabolism
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Retinal Perforations / pathology