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Recurrent Ameloblastoma of the Mandible With Unusual Granular Cell Component.

Authors :
Argyris, Prokopios P.
McBeain, Mackensie J. T.
Rake, Angela
Pambuccian, Stefan E.
Gopalakrishnan, Rajaram
Koutlas, Ioannis G.
Source :
International Journal of Surgical Pathology. Jun2015, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p298-304. 7p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Ameloblastomas can present in various clinical and histomorphologic patterns. The granular cell variant accounts for only 3.5% to 5% of ameloblastomas. The aim of this case report is to present an example of ameloblastoma with unusual granular cell component, affecting a 63-year-old woman, in which both the inner and peripheral layers of follicles composed exclusively by eosinophilic granular cells. Assessment of the immunohistochemical and histochemical profile of the lesion was performed and the challenges of such a diagnosis were also addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10668969
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Surgical Pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102615792
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1066896915570660