Oral Pathology: Common Lesions Practice Questions
20 free Oral Pathology: Common Lesions practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which oral lesion is most commonly associated with Candida albicans infection?
- Q2. Which lesion appears as a white patch that cannot be wiped off and has a risk of malignancy?
- Q3. Which lesion is characterized by a white, lacy pattern commonly seen on the buccal mucosa?
- Q4. A fluid-filled swelling of the lower lip caused by trauma to a salivary duct is most likely:
- Q5. Which lesion is considered the most common premalignant lesion of the oral cavity?
- Q6. Which lesion appears as a smooth, red, denture-related inflammatory area on the palate?
- Q7. A patient presents with small, painful ulcers with a yellow center and red halo. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Q8. Which lesion is commonly associated with tobacco use and presents with red, velvety areas on the oral mucosa?
- Q9. Which condition presents as multiple small, yellow papules on the buccal mucosa, representing ectopic sebaceous glands?
- Q10. Which lesion appears as a red, inflamed papule that bleeds easily and is often associated with pregnancy?
- Q11. Which lesion appears as a white patch that CAN be wiped off, leaving a red, raw surface?
- Q12. Which lesion is characterized by “migrating” red patches with white borders on the tongue?
- Q13. Which benign lesion results from chronic cheek biting or irritation?
- Q14. Which lesion occurs on the floor of the mouth and is a type of mucocele involving a major salivary gland duct?
- Q15. Which lesion typically presents as white, elongated patches on the lateral borders of the tongue in immunocompromised patients?
- Q16. Which lesion is linked to HPV infection and appears as small, cauliflower-like growths?
- Q17. Which lesion appears as red, inflamed, depapillated areas in the midline of the tongue’s dorsum?
- Q18. Which lesion presents with elongated filiform papillae that appear dark or stained?
- Q19. Which condition is characterized by bilateral white plaques on the buccal mucosa that do not rub off and are present from childhood?
- Q20. Which lesion results from blood vessel proliferation and often appears as a red or purple mass in children?