Case Report
Nasopalatine Duct Cyst – A Case Report
- By Antara Dey, Rajarshi Banerjee, Aniket Sarkar, Aritra Mandal - 15 Jun 2026
- Current Research in Health Sciences, Volume: 4(2026), Issue: 1, Pages: 11 - 16
- https://doi.org/10.58613/crhs413
- Received: 03.05.2026; Accepted: 10.06.2026; Published: 15.06.2026
Abstract
The nasopalatine duct cyst (NPDC) is the most common non-odontogenic cyst of the oral cavity. It is a developmental, non-neoplastic lesion that arises from epithelial remnants of the nasopalatine duct. Characteristically, it occurs in a unique and well-defined location—the midline of the anterior maxilla, near the incisive canal. Clinically, it may present as a swelling in the anterior palate and is often asymptomatic, though larger lesions can cause discomfort. Radiographically, it appears as a well-circumscribed radiolucency. Its distinct location and origin are key features in diagnosis and differentiation from other cystic lesions. This article reports a case clinical presentation, radiographic and pathological findings and treatment.
Authors affiliation:
Antara Dey (ORCID)*: HIDSAR, Dr.B.C Roy Hospital, Balughata, Banbishnupur, Haldia - 721645, West Bengal, India.
Rajarshi Banerjee (ORCID): HIDSAR, Dr.B.C Roy Hospital, Balughata, Banbishnupur, Haldia - 721645, West Bengal, India.
Aniket Sarkar (ORCID): HIDSAR, Dr.B.C Roy Hospital, Balughata, Banbishnupur, Haldia - 721645, West Bengal, India.
Aritra Mandal (ORCID): HIDSAR, Dr.B.C Roy Hospital, Balughata, Banbishnupur, Haldia - 721645, West Bengal, India.
How to Cite: A. Dey, R. Banerjee, A. Sarkar, and A. Mandal. Nasopalatine Duct Cyst – A Case Report. Current Research in Health Sciences, 4(1):11–16, 2026. https://doi.org/10.58613/crhs413