Torus palatinus

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

A hard lump protrudes from her hard palate.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
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Bony protrusions arising from the midline of the hard palate.

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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. 

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