Ameloblastic fibroma in a young cat.
The results of a histological and histochemical study of an ameloblastic fibroma in the maxilla of a young cat are presented. Staining with Picrosirius red revealed the presence of collagen fibers of abnormal packing in the ectomesenchymal component of the tumor. A discussion relating to the classification of the tumor with reference to those in humans is presented.
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Pathology Department, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Beit Dagan, Israel.
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D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D002415:Cats; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009626:Terminology as Topic