Torus Palatinus
A 50-year-old man presented for a routine physical examination for the first time in 10 years. He reported having had no recent health problems. He had a 60 pack-year smoking history and did not drink alcohol. During the examination, a painless, firm mass was found on the hard palate. The remainder of the examination was unremarkable. The patient reported that this lesion had been present and without change since childhood. A torus palatinus, a benign overgrowth of bone, was diagnosed. Approximately 20% of the population has at least a small torus palatinus, which often goes unnoticed until middle age. This condition occurs twice as often in women as in men. Khiem T. Tran, M.D., M.H.A. Marcia Shannon, F.N.P. Kyle Health Center, Kyle, SD 57752 source: nejm.org
Wow....... He had it since childhood.....👏👏
