Central odontogenic fibroma: Report of case with immunohistochemical study

Conclusion: Our immunohistochemical findings, and especially the positive expression of vimentin from the epithelial cells of COF suggests that these cells are primordial. Last but not least, the presence of a relative small number of myofibroblasts in the stroma justifies the non-aggressive behavior of the neoplasm and supports that a part of stromal collagen of COF is produced by these cells.

Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - February 20, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Savas IordanidisAthanasios PoulopoulosApostolos EpivatianosLambros Zouloumis Source Type: research