[Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of subretinal fluid in idiopathic retinal detachment].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the cells of subretinal fluid (SRF) by the use of the scanning electron microscope and to determine relationships between morphologic features of SRF and duration of retinal detachment.


METHODS
Subretinal fluid was taken from 7 patients with retinal detachment. The cytologic preparations were analyzed in electron scanning microscope (IEOL).


RESULTS
The highest count of cells (predominantly macrophages and lymphocytes) were seen in SRF obtained in the third week after retinal detachment. Retinal detachment, which lasted more than 3 weeks, caused lower SRF cells count and changes in cells composition. After 6 months normal cells were not present in SRF.
Bakunowicz-Lazarczyk
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Katedry Okulistycznej AM w Białymstoku.
Sulkowski
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Stankiewicz
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D000328:Adult; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006098:Granulocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008264:Macrophages / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000473:pathology*; D013499:Surface Properties; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000648:ultrastructure*