Presentation
Followed up for an evacuated subdural haematoma. Incidental finding noted on hard palate.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Torus palatinus
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Info
Two oval bone-density masses are seen along the midline of the hard palate.
Case Discussion
Torus palatinus is a benign, frequently bilobulated bony exostosis that arises from the midline of the hard palate, protruding into the oral cavity. It becomes evident in early adulthood and has a prevalence of 2-3%. They rarely cause any problem though may make fitting dentures difficult.
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