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Nasolabial cyst in buccal mucosa
S M Balaji1, Rooban Thavarajah2, Preetha Balaji1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Summary
This report details a rare nasolabial cyst found in the buccal mucosa, an unusual location. This finding expands understanding of developmental cysts and their potential presentations.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Developmental cysts
- Head and neck anatomy
Background:
- Nasolabial cysts are rare, non-odontogenic, soft-tissue developmental cysts.
- Typically located in the sublabial area and anterior maxillary region.
- Often present as slow-growing, asymptomatic swellings, linked to nasolabial duct remnants.
Observation:
- A case of nasolabial cyst in a 48-year-old male is presented.
- The cyst was located entirely within the buccal mucosa.
- This presentation did not involve the adjacent vestibule.
Findings:
- This represents the first reported case of a nasolabial cyst occurring exclusively in the buccal mucosa.
- Challenges the typical anatomical location described for nasolabial cysts.
- Highlights the variability in presentation of this rare developmental cyst.
Implications:
- Suggests a broader differential diagnosis for buccal mucosal swellings.
- May necessitate a review of the developmental pathways and etiopathogenesis of nasolabial cysts.
- Emphasizes the importance of thorough clinical examination and consideration of rare presentations in oral pathology.
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