PMC3162852_01
Swelling of the left anterior residual ridge
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F1
Clinical examination disclosed a 4 x 2 cm, ovoid firm swelling on the residual ridge in the region of 32 to 34 [Figure 1].
Diffuse unilocular radiolucency with radio-opaque foci in the region of 33, 34
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F2
Radiographically a poorly demarcated unilocular radiolucency with radiopaque foci in the region of 33, 34 was seen [Figure 2].
Photomicrograph showing odontogenic cyst lining with ghost cell proliferation (H and E, 10x)
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F3
The outer layers of the cells were composed of loosely arranged angular cells resembling stellate reticulum, which in some areas were eosinophilic, ballooned, and keratinized forming ghost cells [Figure 3].
Photomicrograph showing dentinoid material and odontogenic islands (H and E, 20x)
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F4
Irregular masses of hyalinized acellular calcified material (dentinoid) were also observed in the connective tissue, in relation to both epithelial lining and masses of ghost cells [Figure 4, Figure 5].
Photomicrograph showing sheets of ghost cells lined by epithelium adjacent to bone (H and E, 10x)
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F5
Irregular masses of hyalinized acellular calcified material (dentinoid) were also observed in the connective tissue, in relation to both epithelial lining and masses of ghost cells [Figure 4, Figure 5].