PMC3335587_01
Swelling at lingual alveolar mucosa of the mandibular 32-34 regions.
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The colour of the swelling was the same as that of adjacent mucosa (Figure 1). There was no bleeding on probing, and involved teeth were vital.
Radiograph showing horizontal bone loss between 32-34 regions.
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Radiographically, there was horizontal bone loss between 32-33 (Figure 2).
Gross specimen.
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Gross specimen was a single bit of size (1.2 x 0.6 x 0.4) cm, brown in color, and firm in consistency (Figure 3).
H and E-stained section shows ameloblastic follicles with basaloid pattern (10x).
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Most of the follicles were arranged in a basaloid pattern (Figure 4) and showed acanthomatous change (Figure 5).
H and E-stained section shows ameloblastic follicles with acanthomatous changes (40x).
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Most of the follicles were arranged in a basaloid pattern (Figure 4) and showed acanthomatous change (Figure 5).