Median palatine cyst

J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Mar;22(2):737-40. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318208735d.

Abstract

The median palatine cyst is a rare benign nonodontogenic lesion that attacks the median palatine suture. There is controversy about its pathogenesis; however, its origin is generally attributed to the enclavement of epithelial remnants within the palatine suture between the 2 lateral maxillary processes during their fusion in the origin of the hard palate. The purpose of this report was to relate a case of a median palatine cyst, discussing the rarity of the lesion, its pathogenesis, and the different modalities that could be used for the correct treatment of this pathologic entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nonodontogenic Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nonodontogenic Cysts / physiopathology
  • Nonodontogenic Cysts / surgery*
  • Palate, Hard / pathology*
  • Radiography