Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 928-933 , May 2008

Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Giant Cell Tumors of the Jaws Using CD34 Density Analysis

  • Nathan C. Dewsnup, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Formerly, DMD Candidate, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
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  • Srinivas M. Susarla, DMD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
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  • Mailikai Abulikemu, MD

      Affiliations

    • Research Associate, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
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  • William C. Faquin, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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  • Leonard B. Kaban, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Walter C. Guralnick Professor and Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
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  • Meredith August, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr August: 55 Fruit Street, Warren 1201, Boston, MA 02114

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 This study was supported by the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Education and Research Fund, as well as the Office of Enrichment Programs at the Harvard Medical School.

PII: S0278-2391(08)00129-8

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.01.033

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 928-933 , May 2008

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