ISSN: 2642-6145
Authors: Nagaveni NB* , Parashar K and Umashankar KV
Incisive canal cyst also called as Nasopalatine duct cyst is a rare non-odontogenic and non-neoplastic cyst occurring in the oral cavity. The most common occurrence in the general population usually varies from third to sixth decade. Development of this cyst is uncommon in children. Therefore, the aim of this case publication is to report an occurrence of incisive canal cyst in a 14-year-old Indian male patient. As this cyst is asymptomatic and painless most of the time it is accidentally diagnosed following a radiographic examination. Therefore, knowledge about its occurrence, diagnosis and management is utmost important among pediatric dentist.
Keywords: Incisive Canal Cyst; Heart-Shaped Radiolucency; Non-Odontogenic Cyst; Nasopalatine Duct Cyst; Surgical Enucleation
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