Torus Palatinus - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Douglas Hoffman, MD

Diagnosis

torus palatinus

Body Site

mouth palate, hard

Age

21 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

skin color

Morphology

tumor

Pattern

midline

Comments

This benign lobulated midline bony mass extending from the hard palate was noted during routine physical examination. Intervention was not recommended by the dental consultant, because the patient was asymptomatic and the torus did not interfere with oral function.

Description

lobulated midline bony mass

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1/1/2005 15:12:07

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