Dentistry

at a Glance

Elizabeth Kay

Multiple Choice: Chapter 92 Oral cancer and pre-cancer

Question 1. A 35-year-old female patient of South-Asian origin presents with a severe burning sensation in her mouth. She has a history of betel quid chewing for the last 15 years. On clinical examination you note she has a marked trismus. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A Erythroplakia
B Leukoplakia
C Lichen planus
D Submucous fibrosis
E Tertiary syphilis