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Mast cell count in oral reactive lesions: A histochemical study.

Vandana Reddy, Sundeep Bhagwath, Munish Reddy

PubMed · 2014 · 11 citations · 10 references

Abstract

The number of mast cells was more numerous in POF and FH suggesting that mast cell activation is a characteristic feature of chronic inflammation, a condition that may lead to fibrosis as a result of increased collagen synthesis by fibroblasts.

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