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Demographic variables, clinical characteristics, and histological diagnoses were analyzed in RStudio (2024.12.1) using parametric and non-parametric tests with post-hoc adjustment, and significance was set at\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.05. Among 8,803 total biopsies, 283 cases (3.2%) involved the palate. Epithelial lesions were the largest group (30%), followed by salivary gland lesions (28.3%) and mesenchymal lesions (26.2%). Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common single diagnosis (14.8%). Malignant lesions accounted for 26.5% of the sample, with squamous cell carcinoma being the predominant malignancy. Malignant epithelial lesions occurred at a significantly older age and presented with larger clinical size compared with benign lesions, whereas benign and malignant salivary gland lesions showed overlapping clinical features. Most lesions were located in the posterior palate, a region that is frequently overlooked during routine clinical examination. The palate can be affected by a wide spectrum of lesions with a substantial proportion of malignancies. Older patient age and increased lesion size represent important clinical warnings, particularly for epithelial lesions. Given the limited clinical distinction between benign and malignant salivary gland lesions, biopsy of palatal lesions is strongly recommended regardless of appearance. 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