PMC3800391_01
Extraoral view showing a diffuse swelling on the left body region resulting in a slight facial asymmetry
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F1
Extra-oral examination revealed a diffuse, non-tender, bony hard swelling of the left body region of mandible, approx. 3-4 cm in size [Figure 1].
Intraoral view showing swelling at left buccal as well as lingual vestibular region, extending from 34 to 37 region, with displacement of 35 and 36
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F2
There was no erythema, ulceration or pus discharge in the overlying mucosa [Figure 2].
OPG showing a poorly defined multilocular radiolucency, extending from the midline to left ramus region causing cortical expansion and displacement of 34, 35 and 36 as well as root resorption of 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38
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F3
Displacement of 34, 35, 36, root resorption of 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 as well as scalloping between the roots of the involved teeth, was also apparent [Figure 3].
Low-power photomicrograph illustrating loosely arranged stellate-shaped cells with few collagen fibrils and capillaries (H and E x10)
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F4
On microscopic examination, H and E stained section revealed loosely arranged stellate-shaped cells with intermingled fibrillar processes in a homogenous mucoid ground substance with few collagen fibrils and capillaries [Figures 4 and 5].
High-power photomicrograph showing loosely arranged stellate-shaped cells with intermingled fibrillar processes in a homogenous mucoid ground substance (H and E x40)
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F5
On microscopic examination, H and E stained section revealed loosely arranged stellate-shaped cells with intermingled fibrillar processes in a homogenous mucoid ground substance with few collagen fibrils and capillaries [Figures 4 and 5].