ORAL PATH non-odontogenic cysts Flashcards
where do non-odontogenic cysts derive from?
sources other than tooth-forming organ
list 3 non-odontogenic cysts?
nasopalatine duct cyst
surgical ciliated cyst
nasolabial cyst
clinical features of nasopalatine duct cysts?
uncommon
occur anywhere in the nasopalatine canal, frequently the palatal end
slow growing
swelling in middle of anterior palate
‘salty’ taste
where do nasopalatine duct cysts originate from?
nasopalatine duct in the incisive canal
radiographic features of nasopalatine duct cyst?
rounded or heart-shaped radiolucency in midline of anterior hard palate
what are different presentations of nasopalatine duct cysts?
median palatine cyst
incisive canal cyst
median alveolar cyst
what is the key histopathological feature of nasopalatine duct cysts?
neurovascular bundles in capsule
treatment for nasopalatine duct cysts and recurrence rate?
enucleation
recurrence is unlikely
what are clinical features of surgical ciliated cysts?
most located posterior mandible, following trauma/ surgery where sinus/ nasal mucosa is implanted in the jaw
may be asymptomatic or present with pain and swelling
what is the incidence of surgical ciliated cysts?
rare
F=M
50-60years old
histopathology of surgical ciliated cysts?
cyst lined with respiratory epithelium
fibrous connective tissue capsule - may be ifnlammed
treatment for surgical ciliated cysts and recurrence rate?
enucleation
recurrence is rare
incidence of nasolabial cysts?
very rare
F>M
40-50 years old
clinical features of nasolabial cysts?
arise in upper lip below nose, lateral to midline
slow growing, distorts nostril
painless unless infected
10% bilateral
where do nasolabial cysts derive from?
remnants of the embryonic nasolacrimal duct or the lower anterior portion of the mature duct