Cyst of the incisive (palatine) papilla. Report of a case.
Cysts of the incisive papilla are uncommon variants of the nasopalatine duct cysts. They may be symptomatic or asymptomatic and usually are not seen radiographically. This case report presents a flat, darkly pigmented asymptomatic lesion which required differentiation from a possible malignant melanoma. Due to its location in the anterior palate, this lesion is of interest and clinical significance to the periodontist.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009631:Nonodontogenic Cysts / Q000473:pathology*; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology*