Case Summary and Diagnostic Information

This is an 18-year-old male who was referred to Dr. Jackson for the extraction of his third molar teeth. He was seen initially on December 19, 2005, when he complained of soreness to his third molars. Extra-oral examination was unremarkable. Intra-oral examination revealed no signs or symptoms of an acute infection, but revealed a lesion of unknown duration on the mid-dorsal tongue.

	History of Present Illness
	Medical History
	Clinical and Radiographic Findings
	Excisional Biopsy

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