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Molecular Analysis to Demonstrate That Odontogenic Keratocysts Are Neoplastic
1 Mar 2004
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Abstract Context. —Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are unique odontogenic lesions that have the potential to behave aggressively, that can recur, and that can be associated with the nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. Whether they are developmental or neoplastic continues to be debated. Objectives. —To identify loss of heterozygosity of tumor suppressor genes in OKCs and to suggest a pathogenetic origin for...
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