Nasopalatine duct cyst: A Series of 5 cases

Abstract

Nasopalatine duct cyst (NPDC) also known as nasopalatine cyst is a developmental, epithelial, non-neoplastic cyst, which is considered to be one of the most common developmental cysts in oral and maxillofacial region. It is considered as the most common non odontogenic cyst of the oral cavity. Nasopalatine cysts are asymptomatic usually but may be discovered during routine clinical or radiological examination. Five cases of nasopalatine duct cysts are reported (2 females and 3 males) between the period of 2017-18, were diagnosed and treated at the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery. This article reports five cases presenting NPDC as a viable diagnosis considering swellings of anterior maxilla which is managed by enucleation and placement of PRF mixed with alloplastic graft with no recurrence during follow-ups till 1 year.