The following Case Challenge is provided by the
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Can You Make the Correct Diagnosis?

Case Summary

A 66-year old white male presented with a raised lesion on the left hard palate.  The patient had been aware of the lesion for approximately two weeks, and there was no history of recent or past trauma.  The patient’s medical history was remarkable for a long history of epilepsy; however, the patient was not taking any prescription medication at the time of presentation.

	History of Present Illness
	Past Medical History
	Clinical and Radiographic Findings
	Incisional Biopsy and Photomicrographs

After you have finished reviewing the available diagnostic information, make the diagnosis.