Abstract
There are several developmental cysts derived from embryonic structures or faults in their remnants located in oro-facial region. Nasopalatine Duct Cyst (NPDC) is the most common of all the developmental, epithelial and non-odontogenic cysts of the maxilla. This cyst originates from epithelial remnants from the nasopalatine duct. The cells could be activated spontaneously during life, or are eventually stimulated by the irritating action of various agents (infection, etc.). Generally, the patients present without clinical signs and symptoms. Therefore, the tentative diagnosis “nasopalatine duct cyst” is often based on a coincidental radiological finding on a routine panoramic view or occlusal radiograph. Although NPDC is not rare, it is mostly misdiagnosed. The definite diagnosis should be based on clinical, radiological and histopathologic findings. We report a case of a nasopalatine duct cyst in a 21-yearoldmale patient. The typical radiologic and histologic findings are presented.
Citation
Nagaraja A, Govind Raj kumar N and Arif M. Nasopalatine Duct Cyst: A Rare Case Report. SM J Dent. 2016; 2(1): 1009.