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A young man is concerned about a hard mass in the midline of his palate that he has just noticed. Examination reveals that it is indeed hard and in the midline. No mucosal abnormalities are associated
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A young man is concerned about a hard mass in the midline of his palate that he has just noticed. Examination reveals that it is indeed hard and in the midline. No mucosal abnormalities are associated with this lesion. The client has no other symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Answer: Torus Palatinus

Explanation: Torus Palatinus is a bony growth located on the roof of the mouth, is kind of common and benign, it can go unnoticed for years. The appearance of the bony mass can be concerning. And can be premalignant. The thrush is usually painful, and seen in immunosuppressed people.

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