Stratified squamous epithelium

Histology · Epithelia

Micrograph of a keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT), previously called odontogenic keratocyst . H&E stain. Histology: Stratified squamous epithelium with keratinization. Lack of rete ridges (typical of stratified squamous epithelium elsewhere). They often have an artifactual separation from their basement membrane. Parakeratosis (keratinized cells with nuclei) -- ke — Micrograph of a keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT), previously called odontogenic keratocyst . H&E stain. Histology: Stratified squamous epithelium with keratinization. Lack of…

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Category: Epithelia
Difficulty: basic
Type: General
Taint: H&E

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