What is the Clinical Significance of Epithelial Remnants?
The clinical significance of epithelial remnants largely depends on their location and potential for transformation. For example, remnants of the dental lamina can give rise to odontogenic keratocysts, which are benign but can behave aggressively. In the thyroid gland, thyroglossal duct cysts can become infected or, rarely, undergo malignant transformation. Therefore, the identification and monitoring of these remnants are crucial in clinical practice.
