Keratocystic odontogenic tumor - A case report and review of literature
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Introduction: A keratocystic odontogenic tumor is a benign intra-bone mass originating from dental lamina or its residue. It represents 2–11% of jaw cysts, and has a slow but aggressive growth. The evaluation of molecular characteristics, immunohistochemistry, and genetic expression currently have no established classification regarding the evolution and pathophysiologic pattern of these lesion...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Medical and Dental Case Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2394-7152
DOI: 10.15713/ins.ijmdcr.48