Presentation
Oral cavity mass for work-up.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Torus palatinus
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Arising in the midline from the inferior aspect of the hard palate is a 5 x 9 x 14 mm bony protuberance. No bony destruction or appreciable soft tissue mass.
Case Discussion
Torus palatinus (maxillary tori) are benign anatomical variants, which are typically asymptomatic.