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Detection and cellular localization of lead by electron probe analysis in the diagnosis of suspected lead poisoning in rhesus monkeys

Journal Article · · Toxicologic Pathology; (United States)
OSTI ID:5394911
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  1. Division of Cancer Etiology, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland (USA)
Lead poisoning of unknown source was diagnosed histologically in 2 rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) by finding acid-fast intranuclear inclusion bodies in the epithelial cells of renal cortical tubules. The presence of lead in the inclusions was determined by scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive x-ray analysis using sections from paraffin embedded tissues. This observation indicates the usefulness of this technique for the detection and cellular localization of lead in tissues, even from archival material.
OSTI ID:
5394911
Journal Information:
Toxicologic Pathology; (United States), Journal Name: Toxicologic Pathology; (United States) Vol. 19:1; ISSN TOPAD; ISSN 0192-6233
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English