Oral Discoloration: Benign and Malignancy #2

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Which type of pigmentation has a rare chance of malignancy?

Amalgam tattoo

Acquired nevus (correct)

Congenital nevus

Melanoma

Which type of pigmentation has a rare chance of malignancy?

Amalgam tattoo

Acquired nevus (correct)

Congenital nevus

Melanoma

What is the chance of malignant transformation in congenital nevus?

6-10%

1-2%

3-5%

11-15% (correct)

What is the chance of malignant transformation in congenital nevus?

11-15% Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of oral melanotic macule?

Tan to dark-brown Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of oral melanotic macule?

Tan to dark-brown Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of melanosis?

Medication, smoking, gene mutation, or hormone abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of melanosis?

Medication, smoking, gene mutation, or hormone abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What is drug-induced melanosis caused by?

Certain medications Signup and view all the answers

What is drug-induced melanosis caused by?

Certain medications Signup and view all the answers

What is smoker's melanosis?

A diffuse or ill-defined patchy pigmentation in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is smoker's melanosis?

A diffuse or ill-defined patchy pigmentation in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is Peutz-Jegher syndrome?

A genetic disorder with multiple melanotic macules Signup and view all the answers

What is Peutz-Jegher syndrome?

A genetic disorder with multiple melanotic macules Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pigmentation is an exclusive diagnosis?

Physiological pigmentation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pigmentation is an exclusive diagnosis?

Physiological pigmentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of amalgam tattoo?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of amalgam tattoo?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pigmentation has poor prognosis?

Melanoma Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pigmentation has poor prognosis?

Melanoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the chance of malignant transformation in acquired nevus?

Rare chance Signup and view all the answers

What is the chance of malignant transformation in acquired nevus?

Rare chance Signup and view all the answers

What may cause melanosis?

Medication, smoking, gene mutation, or hormone abnormality Signup and view all the answers

What may cause melanosis?

Medication, smoking, gene mutation, or hormone abnormality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Amalgam tattoo is a benign pigmentation with black-blue-gray color.
Melanoma is a malignant skin cancer with poor prognosis.
Acquired nevus is benign with a rare chance of malignancy.
Congenital nevus has 3-15% chance of malignant transformation.
Oral melanotic macule is a benign pigmentation with tan to dark-brown color.
Melanosis may be caused by medication, smoking, gene mutation, or hormone abnormality.
Drug-induced melanosis may be caused by certain medications.
Smoker's melanosis is a diffuse or ill-defined patchy pigmentation in the mouth.
Peutz-Jegher syndrome is a genetic disorder with multiple melanotic macules.
Physiologic pigmentation is a benign pigmentation and an exclusive diagnosis.

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Test your knowledge on different types of pigmentation with this quiz! From benign pigmentation like amalgam tattoo and oral melanotic macule to malignant skin cancer like melanoma, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the causes, characteristics, and prognosis of each type of pigmentation, including drug-induced melanosis, smoker's melanosis, and Peutz-Jegher syndrome. See how much you know about these different pigmentation conditions and take the quiz now!