Oral Health Assessment: Case Study

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What is the most important consideration in the differential diagnosis of all oral white patches?

Patient's age and gender

Presence of red and white or speckled lesions (correct)

History of allergies to certain foods

The location of the white patches on the tongue

What is the main risk factor for oral squamous cell carcinoma?

Heavy smoking and drinking (correct)

Excessive use of teeth whitening products

Family history of oral white patches

Frequent consumption of spicy foods

Why is the presence of a lesion in a high-risk site, its speckled appearance, and association with smoking worrying?

It suggests a potentially malignant disorder (correct)

It may lead to autoimmune diseases

It indicates a high risk of allergic reactions

It could be a result of poor oral hygiene

What is the significance of a red component in potentially malignant disorders?

It suggests a higher risk of malignant transformation Signup and view all the answers

Why is squamous cell carcinoma considered a likely diagnosis despite the patient's young age?

Cases have been seen in younger patients and are increasing in incidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the patient's average daily cigarette consumption?

40 cigarettes Signup and view all the answers

How many units of alcohol (wine) does the patient consume per week?

14 units Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of the red and white lesion(s) on the tongue?

Lupus erythematosus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of idiopathic keratosis (leukoplakia)?

Stomatitis nicotina (smoker’s palate) Signup and view all the answers

What condition is associated with smoker’s keratosis?

Lichenoid reaction Signup and view all the answers

Oral Health Assessment: Case Study

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What is the most important consideration in the differential diagnosis of all oral white patches?

What is the main risk factor for oral squamous cell carcinoma?

Why is the presence of a lesion in a high-risk site, its speckled appearance, and association with smoking worrying?

What is the significance of a red component in potentially malignant disorders?

Why is squamous cell carcinoma considered a likely diagnosis despite the patient's young age?

What is the patient's average daily cigarette consumption?

How many units of alcohol (wine) does the patient consume per week?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of the red and white lesion(s) on the tongue?

Which of the following is a type of idiopathic keratosis (leukoplakia)?

What condition is associated with smoker’s keratosis?

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