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Fig 4 & 5 : CT showing cystic extension and displaced teeth (axial views & coronal views)
on left side and 2.2*1.5 cms in the ramus of
mandible on right side. Displaced teeth are
seen in relation to cystic lesions. Bone
dehiscence secondary to expansion is noted.
(figure 4&5).
An incisional biopsy of the swelling in right side
of maxilla was advised and performed.
Histopathological examination of specimen
revealed parakeratinised stratified squamous
epithelium with palisading pattern of columnar
cells along with keratin flakes with few giant
cells and inflammatory cells suggestive of
keratocystic odontogenic tumor.(figure 8&9).
Fig 8&9 :
Slides showing revealed parakeratinised stratified
squamous epithelium with palisading pattern of
columnar cells along with keratin flakes with few
giant cells and inflammatory cells suggestive of
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor
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