Pathology · single question
A radicular cyst lining is derived from which cells?
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Correct answer: C. Epithelial rests of Malassez
- A. Incorrect. Tomes processes are ameloblast structures involved in enamel formation.
- B. Incorrect. Stratum intermedium is a layer of the enamel organ, not the cyst lining source.
- C. Correct. Inflammation stimulates the epithelial rests of Malassez (remnants of Hertwig's root sheath) to proliferate and line the radicular (inflammatory) cyst.
- D. Incorrect. Striae of Retzius are incremental enamel growth lines, unrelated to cyst lining.