Gussen R
Arch Otolaryngol. 1978 Nov;104(11):662-8. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1978.00790110052013.
Two hundred thirteen human temporal bones were studied for characteristics of the round window niche. In 163 specimens melanocytes were found within the attachments of the round window membrane and in the niche, most prominently at the level of the cochlear aqueduct opening. Sixty-two specimens demonstrated discrete webby foci within the lining of the niche, 16 of which completely or partially covered the tympanic surface of the round window membrane, unassociated with fibrous tags or adhesions, and in some cases contained congested vascular channels and melanocytes. The webby foci were sometimes associate; with melanocytes, while melanocytes were present without demonstrable webby foci. These findings may represent a collateral route of vascular or perilymph-related drainage from the inner ear.
对213块人类颞骨进行了圆窗龛特征的研究。在163个标本中，在圆窗膜附着处及龛内发现了黑素细胞，在蜗水管开口水平最为明显。62个标本在龛内衬里有离散的网状病灶，其中16个完全或部分覆盖圆窗膜的鼓室面，与纤维条索或粘连无关，在某些情况下含有充血的血管通道和黑素细胞。网状病灶有时与黑素细胞相关，而黑素细胞存在时却没有明显的网状病灶。这些发现可能代表内耳血管或与外淋巴相关的引流的一条并行途径。
