Botryoid Odontogenic Cyst - Histologic Features

Histologic Features

Histologically also it resembles the lateral periodontal cyst which has a distinctive thin, nonkeratinized epithelium which is 1-5 cell layers thick and resembles the reduced enamel epithelium.

Cuboidal or columnar cells may be found composing the lining. Focal thickened plaques of proliferating lining cells often project into the lumen areas which is commonly seent in this cyst. Large number of rests of dental lamina are found in the connective tissue composed of glycogen rich clear cells.

reference can be made to the histologic details given by shear and pindborg

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