Immunohistochemical Analysis of CD117 in the Mast Cells of Odontogenic Keratocysts
Our study concluded that MCs were present in increased numbers both in the superficial and deep connective tissue of recurrent OKCs, indicative of their aggressive clinical behaviour. Increased mean MC counts observed in some of the sporadic cases may be an indicator of their chances of recurrence in the future.
Authors
- G Indu
- Sujatha Varma
- Shameena PM
- Plakkil Viswanathan Deepthi
Institutions
- Government Medical College (IN)
- Government Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-08-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.67558
- Primary Topic
- Polyamine Metabolism and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00