Black mark on (or beneath) Satellite P200 screen

Hi, I have a P200-1EE 8 months old. An irregular shaped black mark has appeared on (or under) my screen. I have done various dead pixel tests and that doesn't seem to be the problem. In fact this mark seems to be below the surface of the screen. Is this possible? How did it get there? What is it? Will my warranty cover a replacement? Can anyone help?
If you have time, please view these two pics-
[http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/LesOwenButler/MiscImages/photo#5238887107304657506]
[http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/LesOwenButler/MiscImages/photo#5238887105946536626]
Thanks
Les

Thanks for reply. I don't think it is cracked. I have pushed the area inwards under magnification and there is no sign of a crack expanding. Plus nothing happened to have caused one.
I'm baffled what this is. Do you think it will be covered under my warranty if it is (or isn't) a crack.
Les

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