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Title: Cyst of the incisive (palatine) papilla. Report of a case. Author: Brown FH, Houston GD, Lubow RM, Sagan MA. Journal: J Periodontol; 1987 Apr; 58(4):274-5. PubMed ID: 3473223. Abstract: 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.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]