You observe a bony ridge in the midline of a patient's hard palate, which most likely indicates
a. a cancerous lesion. c. torus palatinus, a benign condition.
b. changes due to syphilis. d. Marfan's syndrome.
C
Upon inspection, there is a bony ridge in the midline of the hard palate. This is a benign condition called torus palatinus, which develops in adulthood. A cancerous lesion in the epithelium of the hard palate is described as a lesion that has become eroded. A hole in the hard palate is related to syphilis or radiation therapy. Marfan's syndrome results in a hard palate that is highly arched.
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