A 63-year- old male presented with the chief complaint of a palatal lesion that was of about one month’s duration. History of present illness The patient felt a rough spot in his palate from past one month. This did not cause him any difficulties with swallowing or speech, and there was no pain or numbness. The patient’s health was otherwise stable. He consulted with his dentist, who noted a diffuse discolored flat and nodular mass on the palate (image attached).
The patient was referred for a biopsy. Past medical history The patient’s past medical history is significant for rhinoplasty 37 years ago Malignant melanoma of the skin was successfully treated with surgery13 years ago. Clinical and radiological findings Clinical examination revealed diffuse hyperpigmented lesions in the anterior and other parts of the hard palate. The lesion was irregular, was flat in some areas and slightly…
