Quiz on White Lesions in the Oral Cavity

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a lesion appears white in the oral cavity?

• Increased keratinisation

• An abnormal but benign thickening of stratum spinosum (acanthosis)

• Increased pigmentation of the epithelium

• Necrosis of oral epithelium

Which of the following is NOT scrappable?

• Leukoedema

• White coated tongue

• Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis

• Secondary syphilitic lesion

A patient presents with a diffuse, grayish white appearance on the buccal mucosa that disappears when the mucosa is stretched. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Leukoedema

• Leukoplakia

• Candidiasis

• Actinic cheilitis

What is the typical outcome after removal of the offending agent in frictional keratosis?

• Lesion should resolve within 2 weeks

• Lesion becomes malignant

• Lesion persists indefinitely

• Lesion requires surgical removal

Linea alba is best described as:

• A horizontal white ridge on the buccal mucosa at the level of the occlusal plane of the teeth

• A vertical white patch on the tongue

• A circular lesion on the palate

• A pigmented spot on the gingiva

What is the primary etiology of lichen planus?

• Immunologically mediated mucocutaneous disease

• Bacterial infection

• Fungal infection

• Nutritional deficiency

Which histopathological feature is characteristic of lichen planus?

• Saw toothed rete ridges

• Keratin pearls

• Granuloma formation

• Giant cell presence

Which type of oral candidiasis presents as white plaques resembling curdled milk?

• Pseudomembranous candidiasis

• Erosive lichen planus

• Oral hairy leukoplakia

• Aphthous ulcers

What is a characteristic feature of mucosal grafts in the oral cavity?

• Whitish or gray-white plaque

• Red, ulcerated surface

• Blue-black pigmentation

• Vesicular eruptions

Which management option is commonly used for Oral Submucous Fibrosis?

• Antibiotics

• Corticosteroids

• Antivirals

• Antifungals