10 Questions
Where is leukoedema commonly located in the oral cavity?
Buccal mucosa
What is the etiology of leukoedema?
Unknown; may be attributed to poor oral hygiene and abnormal masticatory pattern
What are the clinical features of leukoedema?
Bilateral whitish gray lesion with a folded or coarsely wrinkled surface on buccal mucosa
What are the extrinsic factors associated with leukoedema?
Tobacco and alcohol
What is the etiology of leukoedema?
Unknown; maybe attributed to poor oral hygiene and abnormal masticatory pattern
What are the systemic or predisposing factors linked to leukoedema?
Vitamin deficiency, endocrine dysfunction, history of syphilis
What are the clinical features of leukoedema?
Bilateral whitish gray lesion with a folded or coarsely wrinkled surface on buccal mucosa extending onto the oral surface of the lips which partially disappears when the cheeks are stretched.
What are the frequent sites of leukoedema?
Tongue, mandibular mucosa, and buccal mucosa
What are the extrinsic factors associated with leukoedema?
Tobacco and alcohol
What are the predisposing factors linked to leukoedema?
Vitamin deficiency, endocrine dysfunction, history of syphilis
Test your knowledge of oral pathology with this quiz on the etiology of white lesions of the oral mucosa. Explore conditions like leukoedema and their unknown origins, and understand their prevalence in individuals with dark skin.
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