Changes in the surface fine structure of rat third ventricular ependyma following chronic acetazolamide treatment.

AUTOR(ES)

Choudhury, S R

RESUMO

Participation of non-choroidal elements, particularly of ventricular ependyma, in CSF production is well recognized. The present investigation is an attempt to elucidate possible surface changes in the ventricular lining following chronic acetazolamide administration in the rat. A progressive time-dependent change was observed in the ependyma of the third ventricle. In the dorsal ciliated zone the appearance of dilatations and surface evaginations on cilial shafts were the predominent features. The ventral non-cilated area was characterized by eruption of blebs and microvilli with apical swellings. The significance of these surface fine structural changes are discussed in the light of available studies. It appears that the ependyma is stimulated into increased activity. However, the precise nature of such a response--whether secretory or absorptive--must remain conjectural until correlative scanning and transmission electron microscopic data become available.

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