The Possible Role of Mast Cells in the Odontogenic Cyst’s Pathogenesis: A Comparative Study between Dentigerous Cyst and Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor
Table 1
Mast cell densities in all layers of cyst wall of Keratocystic odontogenic tumors and Dentigerous cysts.
Mast cell density (mean SD)
Cyst type
Dentigerous cyst
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor
Density of mast cells in deep layer
8 5
23 10
Density of degranulated mast cells in deep layer
1 2
2 2
Density of mast cells in superficial layer
8 5
16 8
Density of degranulated mast cells in superficial layer
0 1
1 1
Density of degranulated mast cells in both of the two layers
