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Which histopathologic feature is characteristic of oral submucous fibrosis?
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?
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?
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?
What is a recommended treatment for mild cases of oral submucous fibrosis?
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What is the risk of developing oral cancer in persons with oral submucous fibrosis compared to those without it?
What is the risk of developing oral cancer in persons with oral submucous fibrosis compared to those without it?
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