PMID: 28503274May 16, 2017Paper

Is it as dangerous as it looks?

Malaysian Family Physician : the Official Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
N H Che Ibrahim, N Md Shukri

Abstract

A common bony protrusion that occurs over the hard palate is sometimes mistaken for a malignancy especially when it is large. This bony growth is a torus palatinus (TP), which is a benign bony prominence over the hard palate. It occurs most commonly in bilateral multiple form, and is often located at the canine to premolar area. A basic knowledge of the assessment and management of TP is important, particularly for the first-line family physician to ensure that the correct information is given to the patient.

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