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Macromelanosomes in X-linked ocular albinism (XLOA)

Yoshiike T, Manabe M, Hayakawa M, Ogawa H.
DOI: 10.2340/00015555656669

Abstract

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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