Density of Langerhans cells in the keratocystic odontogenic tumor Densidade das células de Langerhans no tumor odontogênico queratocístico

• Main Authors: Thiago Martins Meira (Author), Leonardo Araújo Melo (Author), Clarissa Araújo Silva Gurgel (Author), Eduardo Antônio Gonçalves Ramos (Author), Luciano Cincurá Santos (Author), Waldécio dos Santos Vita (Author), Jean Nunes dos Santos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica, 2010-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KOTs) are distinct odontogenic lesions commonly affecting the mandible bones. Langerhans cells (LCs) are specialized dendritic cells responsible for the presentation of antigens to T lymphocytes in mucosal and cutaneous surfaces. OBJECTIVE: This study a...