A Nodule of the Palate

Case Author(s): Behnam Eslami, DDS; Mark A. Lerman, DMD; Sook-Bin Woo, DMD, MMSc; Nathaniel S. Treister, DMD, DMSc; William R. Welch, MD

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.

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CASE AUTHOR(S)

Behnam Eslami, DDS

Mark A. Lerman, DMD

Sook-Bin Woo, DMD, MMSc

Nathaniel S. Treister, DMD, DMSc

William R. Welch, MD