A 77-year-old female presents for a new-patient exam. Clinical assessment reveals two irregularly shaped radiopaque masses on the right posterior angle of the mandible.
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Presentation and chief complaint
A 77-year-old female presents to the office for a new-patient exam. Her chief complaint was that she was due for a cleaning and check-up.
Health history
Health history included cholesterol and blood thinner medications, type 2 diabetes, history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high blood pressure, and sensitivity to penicillin.
Clinical exam
Assessment of the panoramic radiograph revealed two corrugated, irregularly shaped radiopaque masses on the right posterior angle of the mandible, each measuring approximately one inch in length. The area was not tender to palpation, and the patient had no knowledge that the lesions were there.
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