28 Questions
What is the etiology of fibroma?
Reactive hyperplasia of fibrous tissue in response to trauma
Where is a fibroma most commonly found?
Buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, tongue, and gingiva
How is a fibroma diagnosed?
Biopsy
What is the typical clinical presentation of a fibroma?
Smooth-surfaced pink nodule similar in color to surrounding mucosa
What is the treatment for fibroma?
Excisional biopsy
Which type of soft tissue mass arises from the connective tissue deeper under normal-appearing epithelium?
Peripheral ossifying fibroma
What is a common feature of neoplastic soft tissue masses?
Mass under normal-appearing epithelium
Which soft tissue mass is characterized by being an isolated finding with no associated pain or paresthesia?
Lymphoepithelial cyst
What type of soft tissue mass is commonly associated with thyroid gland enlargement?
Lingual thyroid
Which type of soft tissue mass is more likely to have a smooth texture?
Hemangioma/vascular malformation
Which soft tissue mass type can be differentiated based on the cardinal features of number, color, border, size, texture, elevation, and location?
Lipoma
What demographic is more commonly affected by Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma?
Teenagers and young adults
Which of the following is a common clinical presentation of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma?
Nodular, red/pink mass on the gingiva
How is Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma diagnosed?
Histopathological biopsy
What is a common treatment approach for Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma?
Surgical excision
What is a characteristic feature of the surface of a Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma?
Yellow ulceration
Which demographic group is more commonly affected by mucoceles?
Children and young adults
What is the typical clinical presentation of a mucocele?
Dome-shaped swelling with often bluish hue
How is a mucocele diagnosed?
Biopsy
What is the suggested treatment for mucoceles?
Surgical excisional biopsy
Where is the most common site for a mucocele to occur?
Floor of the mouth
What is the etiology of a mucocele?
Rupture of salivary gland duct and spillage of mucin
What is the most common etiology for a palatal abscess?
Dental caries
How is a palatal abscess typically diagnosed?
Vitality testing
What is the recommended treatment for a palatal abscess?
Root canal treatment or extraction
Which clinical presentation is commonly associated with a palatal abscess?
Swelling on the hard palate
What is the significance of a soft tissue mass on the lip with a 'bluish' appearance?
Mucocele
Which demographic range is affected by palatal abscess?
Broad demographic range
Test your knowledge on soft tissue masses commonly found in the oral and maxillofacial region. The quiz covers various types of masses including fibroma, lipoma, hemangioma, and salivary gland tumors.
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