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Review of the molecular pathogenesis of the odontogenic keratocyst.
Oral oncology - 1 Dec 2009
Gomes Carolina Cavaliéri, Diniz Marina Gonçalves, Gomez Ricardo Santiago
Abstract excerpt
The odontogenic keratocyst (keratocystic odontogenic tumour) (OKC) is one of the most prevalent odontogenic tumours. Since its initial description, a number of studies have focused on different aspects of this lesion, attempting to explain its distinctive biological behaviour. In this review the authors address the main genetic and epigenetic alterations reported on this tumour. Although most of the knowledge on...
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