Presentation
A hard lump protrudes from her hard palate.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Torus palatinus
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Bony protrusions arising from the midline of the hard palate.
From the case:
Torus palatinus
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Bony protrusions arising from the midline of the hard palate.
Case Discussion
Torus palatinus are bony exostoses seen in the oral cavity,
They typically arise from the hard palate or inner maxilla/ mandible (Torus mandibulare)
They are often found in young adults and may increase in size over time.
Tori are usually clinically insignificant.