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Medical records are the document that explains all detail about the patient's history, clinical findings, diagnostic test results, pre and postoperative care, patient's progress and medication. If written correctly, notes will support the doctor about the correctness of treatment. Inspite of knowing the importance of proper record keeping in India, it is still in the initial stages. Medical records are the one of the most important aspect on which practically almost every medico-legal battle is won or lost. This article discusses the various aspect of record maintenance.

This case report concerns a 30-year-old man who presented with a large mass on the left side of the jaw in the submandibular area. Panoramic radiography and computed tomography revealed the swelling to be a peripheral osteoma of the mandible, which was excised surgically.

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