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True median palatal cyst; a rare case report
Shruthi Rangaswamy1, Madhumati Singh1, Ranjeeta Yumnum1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rajarajeswari Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP
|August 31, 2018
Summary
Median palatal cysts are rare jaw lesions. This paper reports a true median palatal cyst case and discusses its controversial pathogenesis.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts
- Head and neck anatomy
Background:
- Median palatal cysts are rare, representing 7.14% of all jaw cysts.
- Also known as mid-palatal cysts, their pathogenesis is debated.
- Specific diagnostic criteria exist for true median palatal cysts, distinct from WHO classifications.
Observation:
- This paper presents a rare case of a true median palatal cyst.
- The reported case adheres to established diagnostic criteria for this specific lesion.
- The cyst is described as a non-odontogenic lesion.
Findings:
- The case study confirms the existence of true median palatal cysts.
- Discussion addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding the development of these fissural cysts.
- The rarity of the condition is highlighted.
Implications:
- Contributes to understanding the pathogenesis of median palatal cysts.
- Clarifies diagnostic criteria for true median palatal cysts.
- Informs clinical diagnosis and management of rare jaw cysts.
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