Identification and Semi‐Quantification of Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Peripheral Giant Cell Lesions of the Jaws

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Cases of peripheral giant cell lesions of the jaws (PGCL) were evaluated for the detection of estrogen and progesterone receptor proteins (ERS/PRS) utilizing immunoperoxidase staining. Staining for ERS was strongly positive in three cases when examining the mononuclear cell population. Another two cases were weakly positive. In addition, an occasional ER+ multinucleated giant cell could be observed in three of the cases examined. PRS immunoreactivity was essentially negative in all cases. It is well known that the PGCL has a marked female predilection. This, coupled with the present findings, gives further evidence that some PGCL may be at least partially under hormonal influence. J Periodontol 1994;65:280–283.

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