Quantitative role of mast cells in odontogenic cystic enlargement

Aim: Mast cells have been hypothesized to play a significant role in pathogenesis of odontogenic cysts. The aim of this study was to evaluate mast cell distribution in cystic lining and the capsule to formulate a mechanism of cystic expansion. Methods: Ten formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue blo...

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Main Authors: Shailja Chatterjee, Sumita Mahajan, Karen Boaz, Thomas George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2015-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8642476