Gigantiform Torus palatinus: review of the literature and report of a case.
Torus Palatinus is a common, benign, anomaly in Caucasian populations. Rarely, in dentate patients, does it produce problems which justify removal. Such a case is described, including a literature review, surgical management and discussion of the entity.
MacInnis
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Department of Surgery, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hardie
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Baig
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al-Sanea
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D005096:Exostoses / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*