Archives of oto-rhino-laryngology

, Volume 208, Issue 4, pp 233–240 | Cite as

Lysosomal enzymes in fluids from glue ear (exudative otitis media)

  • Ingle Wright
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Summary

Acid phosphatase has been demonstrated in macrophages in 11 of the viscous fluids from 19 cases of exudative otitis media “glue ear”. This implies that other potent lysosomal macrophage enzymes are present. These and their possible activities in the middle ear are mentioned briefly. Most of the positives were from recurrent cases, and these were also the most viscous fluids.

Key words

Middle Ear Macrophages Acid Phosphatase Lysosomal Enzyme 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Ingle Wright
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  1. 1.Departments of Otolaryngology and PathologyUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK

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