Abstract
Morphological and microchemical changes that effect to the otosclerotic stape in the Van der Hoeve's syndrome were examined with a scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. Using the Ca/P ratio as criterion -measured by the characteristic x-ray fluorescence- it was shown that the Van der Hoeve stape had a higher Ca/P ratio (2.6:1) as compared to the normal stape (2:1). The Van der Hoeve's syndrome lesions as poorly mineralized, with low calcium salt and apparent increase of phosphates. This finding indicates a possible change from hydroxyapatite (or apatite) to brushite, which imply an acidification of bone.
| Translated title of the contribution | Otosclerosis and Van Der Hoeven's syndrome: A contribution |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 85-93 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Brushite and mineral composition
- Otosclerosis
- Van der Hoeve syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology