Author:
Khare Parul,Sun Jingjing,Wang Lizhen,Tian Zhen,Zhang Chunye,Hu Yuhua,Xia Ronghui,Li Jiang
Abstract
Background:
Soft tissue keratocysts (SKC) are extremely rare and show similar microscopic morphology to keratocystic odontogenic tumor. The aim was to investigate immunohistochemical (IHC) features and origin of SKCs developing in buccal mucosa and lateral facial deep region.
Material and Methods:
Expression of CK19, CK10/13, Ki67, Cyclin D1 and Osteopontin (OPN) of 9 SKCS were investigated using IHC. Forty different types of cysts in jaw/soft tissue were used as control. Follow-up was performed.
Results:
CK10/13 positivity occurred more frequently and intensely in SKC and intraosseous parakeratinized odontogenic keratocysts (COKC). However, OPN positivity was observed only in COKC.
Conclusion:
This is the largest case series of SKCs; along with first attempt to investigate the expression of OPN on SKC. Given the microscopic and immunohistochemical features, we prefer the view that SKC is odontogenic origin but represents the soft tissue counterpart of COKC, since their expressions of OPN were extremely different.
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