A Nodule of the Palate
CASE CHALLENGE NUMBER: 43
Behnam Eslami, DDS; Mark A. Lerman, DMD; Nathaniel S. Treister, DMD, DMSc; Sook Bin Woo, DMD, MMSc; William R. Welch, MD
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The following Case Challenge is provided in conjunction with the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
A 72-year-old Caucasian female presented for evaluation of a painless palatal lesion. She described it as a soft bump and had been aware of its presence for six months before bringing it to the attention of her general dentist, who referred her for a biopsy. The patient denied smoking and there was no known history of trauma.
After you have finished reviewing the available diagnostic information, make the diagnosis.
Case Author(s)
Behnam Eslami
DDS
Mark A. Lerman
DMD
Nathaniel S. Treister
DMD, DMSc
William R. Welch
MD