A 71-year-old woman presented to the St. Louis Dental Center with a swelling of the
left posterolateral hard palatal mucosa. The swelling was asymptomatic, and the patient
reported that she first noticed it 1 month before presentation and evaluation. Her
medical history was significant for diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, hyperlipidemia,
and trochanteric bursitis of the left hip. Her current medications included hydrochlorothiazide,
losartan, metformin, pravastatin, and meloxicam. The patient denied use of tobacco
products or history of trauma to the affected area. She also denied any history of
night sweats, fatigue, fever, malaise, or sudden weight loss.
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Publication history
Published online: February 12, 2022
Accepted:
February 7,
2022
Received in revised form:
February 2,
2022
Received:
October 23,
2021
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