Tornwaldt's (Thornwaldt's) or nasopharyngeal cyst is an uncommon developmental
benign cyst located in the midline postero-superior wall of nasopharynx. Incidence reported in
general population is 0.06%. It occurred in the potential space due to outpouching of ectoderm into
the pharyngobasilar fascia at the site where notochord attached to pharyngeal ectoderm. (Copied from article).
Tornwaldt (Thornwaldt) or nasopharyngeal cyst is a cyst occurred at the connection site of
pharyngeal endoderm and notochord remnant, usually located in the midline postero-superior wall of
nasopharynx. Nasopharynx’s obstruction, recurrent infection or trauma may exacerbate mucous secretion
by the potential space lining. Although rare and is usually symptomless, it is not uncommon for the patients
to have some nasal, ear, cervical or oral symptoms. We report a case of Tornwaldt cyst with rare
associated dental symptoms. The patient’s initial presentations were dry mouth, cheek biting, post nasal
drip and few nasal symptoms including frequent snoring, sleep apnoea, mouth breathing, sneezing, sore
throat and itchiness. These symptoms were tremendously and immediately relieved once the cyst was
surgically removed.