Globulomaxillary cyst

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The globulomaxillary cyst is a cyst that appears between a maxillary lateral incisor and the adjacent canine. It exhibits as an "inverted pear-shaped radiolucency" on radiographs, or X-ray films. However, all regional teeth will be vital.

The globulomaxillary cyst often causes the roots of adjacent teeth to diverge.

This cyst should not be confused with a nasopalatine cyst.

[edit] Treatment

Treatment is by enucleation, or surgical removal.

Developmental Cysts of the Oral Cavity
Globulomaxillary cyst • Median alveolar cyst • Median palatal cyst • Nasolabial cyst • Nasopalatine cyst