PMC8324346_01
Erythematous ulcerative growth involving the right alveolar ridge and vestibule.
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There was a root stump associated with 42-44 and carious exposure on 33-41 with edematous gingiva (Figure 1).
Section showing epithelial tumor islands with keratin pearls and pseudo glandular duct-like structures (H&E, 10x); inset: pseudo glandular duct-like structures lined by a single layer of cells with the dyskeratotic cell within the space (H&E, 40x).
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Islands show features of dysplasia in the form of dyskeratosis, mitotic figures, cellular and nuclear pleomorphism, and keratin pearl formation (Figures 2 and 3). The lumen shows detached keratinocytes with the intense eosinophilic cytoplasm (Figure 2).
Epithelial tumor islands within connective tissue showing acantholysis and loss of cellular attachment (H&E, 10x).
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Islands show features of dysplasia in the form of dyskeratosis, mitotic figures, cellular and nuclear pleomorphism, and keratin pearl formation (Figures 2 and 3).
Space giving the pseudo glandular presentation (H&E, 10x).
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Numerous pseudo glandular structures lined by a single layer of flat to polygonal cells were appreciated (Figure 4).