Macromelanosomes in X-linked ocular albinism (XLOA)

Yoshiike, T.; Manabe, M.; Hayakawa, M.; Ogawa, H.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica 65(1): 66-69

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5555
PMID: 2578709
Document Number: 258430
A case of X-linked ocular albinism is reported. Characteristic Masson-Fontana positive and Dopa positive giant melanin granules were found in keratinocytes, melanocytes and upper dermis. Ultrastructurally the macromelanosome was composed of a dense core and a less dense surrounding mantle.

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