30 Questions
What is the main reason why leukoplakia is not diagnosed based on specific histopathological features?
Histopathologic grading
According to WHO, which level of epithelial involvement corresponds to severe dysplasia?
Upper
Which type of leukoplakia shows the highest rate of malignant transformation?
Speckled leukoplakia
In the OLEP staging system, which stage indicates leukoplakia without epithelial dysplasia?
Stage I L1 P0
Which site in the oral cavity shows a higher risk of malignant transformation for leukoplakia?
Lingual aspect of lower alveolar mucosa
What percentage of non-homogenous leukoplakia are more dysplastic according to the text?
50%
Which type of tumour is characterized by a circumscribed mass of mature adipose tissue?
Myxoid lipoma
Where do most liposarcomas reported in the mouth typically arise?
Cheek
What is the characteristic color of a haemangioma?
Reddish-purple
In what region do haemangiomas most commonly occur in the oral cavity?
Cheeks
Which term best describes a hamartomatous lesion with abnormal and excessive formation of normal tissues?
Hamartoma
How do lipomas typically feel when palpated?
Squishy
Which type of haemangioma is the most common in children?
Capillary haemangioma
At what age do most haemangiomas tend to mostly resolve?
9 years
Which treatment option involves strangulation of the feeder vessel?
Strangulation of the feeder vessel
What vascular anomaly affects the veins under the oral mucosa?
Sublingual varicosities
What type of lesion is commonly found in the mouth of patients with AIDS?
Kaposi's sarcoma
Which syndrome involves hemangioma of the face extending over branches of the trigeminal nerve?
Sturge-Weber syndrome
What radiographic feature is typically seen in the described jaw tumors?
Radiopaque mass surrounded by a radiolucent rim
Which histopathologic feature is characteristic of the described tumors?
Rimming trabeculae with cementum-like tissue
What distinguishes a malignant ameloblastoma from a benign ameloblastoma?
Metastasis to distant sites or lymph nodes
How does an ameloblastic carcinoma differ from a malignant ameloblastoma?
Hyperchromatism and mitoses
What does the term 'malignant ameloblastoma' mean in relation to behavior?
Metastasizing to distant sites
Which feature distinguishes an ameloblastic carcinoma from an epidermoid carcinoma?
Presence of mitoses
Which type of lichen planus is the most common and characterized by fine, radiant, slightly raised white striae in an interlocking lace-like pattern?
Reticular lichen planus
Which type of lichen planus resembles leukoplakia but is multifocal in distribution and common in smokers?
Plaque-like lichen planus
What subtype of lichen planus presents as diffuse red lesions with white striae radiating peripherally, usually found on the attached gingiva?
Atrophic oral lichen planus
Which type of lichen planus is the second most common and is characterized by irregular lesions covered with a fibrinous plaque or a pseudomembrane?
Erosive lichen planus
Which type of lichen planus has lesions that are smooth flat areas to irregular elevated areas and are common on the dorsum of the tongue?
Plaque-like lichen planus
What is the prevalence range of oral lichen planus among the general population?
0.5%-2.3%
Test your knowledge on the histological variants of lipoma, including Fibrolipoma, Angiolipoma, Myxoid lipoma, Spindle cell lipoma, Myolipoma, Pleomorphic lipoma, and Liposarcomas. Learn to identify different types of lipoma based on their histological characteristics.
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