Histopathologic Features Quiz
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Which histopathologic feature is characteristic of oral submucous fibrosis?

  • Submucosal deposition of extremely dense and avascular collagenous connective tissue (correct)
  • Lack of chronic inflammatory cells in lesions
  • Presence of epithelial dysplasia in all cases
  • Hyperkeratosis with marked epithelial atrophy

    • What is a potential consequence of oral submucous fibrosis?

  • Hyperplasia of the epithelium in all cases
  • Epithelial dysplasia in 10-15% of cases (correct)
  • Presence of subepithelial vesicles in all cases
  • Complete absence of chronic inflammatory cells in lesions

    • How is actinic cheilitis characterized?

  • Complete absence of vermilion border atrophy
  • Presence of submucosal deposition of collagenous connective tissue
  • Premalignant alteration of the lower lip vermilion due to long-term exposure to ultraviolet light (correct)
  • Hyperplasia of the oral epithelium

    • What is a recommended treatment for mild cases of oral submucous fibrosis?

    <p>Intra-lesional corticosteroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of developing oral cancer in persons with oral submucous fibrosis compared to those without it?

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