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H and E section showing cystic lumen lined by parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium. x100
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F1
Microscopically, a cystic lining was present which was composed of uniform 6-10 cells thick layer of epithelium, with little or no evidence of rete ridges [Figure 1].
H and E section showing papillary projections into cystic lumen x100
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F2
Epithelial proliferation was seen in the form of papillary projections into the cystic lumen as well as epithelial in foldings into connective tissue wall [Figures 2-4].
H and E section showing odontogenic island, x100
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F3
Epithelial proliferation was seen in the form of papillary projections into the cystic lumen as well as epithelial in foldings into connective tissue wall [Figures 2-4].
H and E section showing satellite cyst in the cystic wall. x100
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F4
Epithelial proliferation was seen in the form of papillary projections into the cystic lumen as well as epithelial in foldings into connective tissue wall [Figures 2-4].
H and E section showing both inflammatory and classic OKC lining in same field. x100
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F5
A dense chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate, numerous cholesterol clefts and giant cells could be appreciated in the stroma along with areas of reactive bone formation. [Figures 5-7].
H and E section showing cholesterol clefts with few giant cells. x200
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F6
A dense chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate, numerous cholesterol clefts and giant cells could be appreciated in the stroma along with areas of reactive bone formation. [Figures 5-7].
H and E section showing reactive bone formation in CT wall. x40
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F7
A dense chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate, numerous cholesterol clefts and giant cells could be appreciated in the stroma along with areas of reactive bone formation. [Figures 5-7].
H and E section showing clusters of multinucleated giant cells. x400
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