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A benign epithelial tumor growing exophytically with a 'cauliflower-like' appearance is most likely a:
A benign epithelial tumor growing exophytically with a 'cauliflower-like' appearance is most likely a:
- Fibroma
- Osteoma
- Lipoma
- Papilloma (correct)
While the exact cause may be unknown, papillomas can arise from what?
While the exact cause may be unknown, papillomas can arise from what?
- Excessive sun exposure
- Chronic irritation from dentures
- Genetic mutations only
- A benign precursor of a neoplasm, tissue injury, or viral infection (correct)
A pigmented lesion composed of nevus or melanocytic cells is also known as a:
A pigmented lesion composed of nevus or melanocytic cells is also known as a:
- Sarcoma
- Hemangioma
- Fibroma
- Mole (correct)
Intramucosal nevus is the most common variety of what in the oral cavity?
Intramucosal nevus is the most common variety of what in the oral cavity?
Why would knowing the location of a mole be important?
Why would knowing the location of a mole be important?
A white patch in the oral mucosa that cannot be rubbed off and cannot be clinically characterized as any other disease is:
A white patch in the oral mucosa that cannot be rubbed off and cannot be clinically characterized as any other disease is:
What component of cigarette smoke is the most significant cause of cancer?
What component of cigarette smoke is the most significant cause of cancer?
What is the mechanism by which alcohol enhances the risk of oral cancer?
What is the mechanism by which alcohol enhances the risk of oral cancer?
The first symptom of primary syphilis is often characterized by:
The first symptom of primary syphilis is often characterized by:
Which of the following is the most common symptom of secondary syphilis?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of secondary syphilis?
A common oral mucosal condition of unknown etiology, often observed in blacks, that requires no treatment is:
A common oral mucosal condition of unknown etiology, often observed in blacks, that requires no treatment is:
A clinical diagnostic term for a chronic red mucosal macule that cannot be attributed to any specific cause is:
A clinical diagnostic term for a chronic red mucosal macule that cannot be attributed to any specific cause is:
What is indicated if a clinician suspects that a lesion may transform into malignant?
What is indicated if a clinician suspects that a lesion may transform into malignant?
The condition found in rural India, caused by areca nut in quid, affecting the the buccal mucosa, lips, retromolar areas and soft palate is:
The condition found in rural India, caused by areca nut in quid, affecting the the buccal mucosa, lips, retromolar areas and soft palate is:
An indurated pearly papule with telangiectatic vessels on the skin of the head and neck, with the center ulcerated and crusted, is most likely:
An indurated pearly papule with telangiectatic vessels on the skin of the head and neck, with the center ulcerated and crusted, is most likely:
Which best describes nest and cords of cuboidal cells arising from the region of the epidermal basal cells.
Which best describes nest and cords of cuboidal cells arising from the region of the epidermal basal cells.
Which oral malignancy is often associated with a history of smokeless tobacco use?
Which oral malignancy is often associated with a history of smokeless tobacco use?
What is the most critical factor influencing the prognosis of squamous cell carcinoma?
What is the most critical factor influencing the prognosis of squamous cell carcinoma?
A chronic non-healing ulcer on the lip with history of sun exposure is likely:
A chronic non-healing ulcer on the lip with history of sun exposure is likely:
A type of cancer that begins in the tissues covering the nasopharynx.
A type of cancer that begins in the tissues covering the nasopharynx.
Flashcards
Papilloma
Papilloma
A small benign epithelial tumor with an overgrowth of cells on a core of connective tissue.
Nevus
Nevus
Any congenital lesion of various cell or tissue types, often pigmented.
Intradermal Nevus
Intradermal Nevus
Nevus where cells are in the connective tissue.
Junctional Nevus
Junctional Nevus
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Compound Nevus
Compound Nevus
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Blue Nevus
Blue Nevus
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Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia
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Erythroplakia
Erythroplakia
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Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Carcinoma of the lips
Carcinoma of the lips
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Carcinoma of the Tongue
Carcinoma of the Tongue
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Lymphoepithelioma
Lymphoepithelioma
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Melanoma
Melanoma
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