Unique air inclusions within the nasopalatine duct indicating its presence radiographically: a case presentation.
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
32040607
Abstract
The anterior maxilla is characterized by the nasopalatine canal that originates bilaterally from the anterior nasal floor, subsequently fuses, and terminates at the incisive foramen in the anterior palate. Embryologically, this structure forms within the primary palate, and contains the neurovascular bundle, but also continuous epithelialized bands. The latter, termed nasopalatine ducts, usually degenerate and/or obliterate before birth. However, in some individuals, the ducts may remain partially or completely patent. The present case report describes for the first time in the literature a rare finding of air inclusions within the anatomical area of the nasopalatine canal indicating the presence of a nasopalatine duct as visualized with cone beam computed tomography. The patient was asymptomatic and the radiographic findings were seen incidentally. An endoscopic inspection of the anterior nasal cavities confirmed the presence of the nasal openings of the partially patent nasopalatine ducts.
Date Issued
2020-07
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Subjects
Anterior maxilla Anterior nasal floor Case report Nasopalatine canal Nasopalatine duct
Language(s)
en
Additional Credits
Journal
Surgical and radiologic anatomy
Publisher
Springer
ISSN
0930-1038
Access(Rights)
open.access