Is it as dangerous as it looks?
- Author:
Che Ibrahim NH
;
Md Shukri N
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Torus palatinus, hard palate, hard palate tumour
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2017;12(1):35-36
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
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.
- Full text:P020170512308987285053.pdf
