Central giant cell lesion is an uncommon benign jaw lesion, with uncertain aetiology, and
variable clinical behaviour. Studies of molecular markers may help to understand the nature
and behaviour of this lesion, and eventually may represent a target for pharmacological
approaches to treatment. The aim of this study was to analyse the expression of
glucocorticoid and calcitonin receptors in central giant cell lesions before and after treatment
with intralesional steroid. Paraffin-embedded blocks from patients who underwent treatment …